
In Memory of James C. Rees (1952 - 2014)
Guided by Rees’ vision, Mount Vernon expanded its mission to educate the wider public about the singular leadership and unparalleled legacies of our nation’s first and greatest president. During his 1994-2012 term, Rees oversaw fundraising efforts totaling more than a quarter billion dollars for projects designed to bring George Washington back into the national spotlight.