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Cast of “National Treasure: Edge of History”

Tuesday, October 04, 2022

Mount Vernon hosted several members of the cast of the Disney+ series National Treasure: Edge of History.

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USS George Washington

Wednesday, September 14, 2022

Top USS George Washington sailors visited for an in-depth tour of Mount Vernon.

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Philippe Étienne

Thursday, July 14, 2022

On Bastille Day, the ambassador of France to the United States was on hand to unveil the Mansion’s newly restored Lafayette Bedchamber.

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U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen

Monday, July 04, 2022

On July 4, 2022, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen delivered congratulatory remarks during a naturalization ceremony at Mount Vernon.

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German Chancellor Angela Merkel

Wednesday, June 29, 2022

On June 29, 2022, former German Chancellor Angela Merkel visited Mount Vernon on a private tour.

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President Joseph Biden

Sunday, January 30, 2022

President Biden arrived by Marine One on the 12-acre field, Sunday, January 30, 2022, to address the National Governors Association.

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President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine

Tuesday, August 31, 2021

The president joined First Lady Olena Volodymyrivna Zelensky to debut the Ukrainian language audio tour.

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General Colin Powell

Wednesday, December 02, 2020

In December of 2020, Mount Vernon hosted Gen. Colin Powell for a conversation about his military and diplomatic career and the legacy of George Washington.

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United in Song

Wednesday, September 30, 2020

Mount Vernon was the setting of “United in Song: Celebrating the Resilience of America,” a star-studded night of music and celebration.

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Secretary of Defense James Mattis

Friday, October 11, 2019

The Marine Corps general and secretary of defense has visited Mount Vernon twice in recent years.

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