Dr. Christopher Moran is pleased that United States President Joe Biden has received the new book, James Hoban: Designer and Builder of the White House, on the occasion of St. Patrick’s Day 2021 and has enjoyed it.

Dr. Moran contributed a chapter to the book, which describes the design of and influences on the Irish country house, and how Hoban envisaged The White House to follow in the grand country house tradition, which served government and family combined.

As Chairman of Co-operation Ireland, Dr. Moran continues to help to facilitate and enhance the interconnecting relationship between the United States of America, the Republic of Ireland, Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

The White House Historical Association and its President, Stewart D. McLaurin, published the book and hosted a Virtual Book Launch and Discussion via Facebook Live and YouTube Premiere on St. Patrick’s Day. The WHHA celebrates its 60th anniversary this year.

To view the Virtual Book Launch and Discussion, click below:

This video is also available as a WHHA podcast as part of The 1600 Sessions: