When you talk about "karma", items coming "full circle", or the saying "what goes around comes back around", you can appreciate the historic visit by Michelle Obama to the DC's Decatur House, just a short block from where the first African American First Lady of the United States resides. First Lady Michelle made a stop to the historic home that slaves built, worked and lived in to deliver an endowment to the preservation of the historic landmark. First Lady Michelle Obama speaks with children during a Decatur House visit. The endowment was a gift from American Express, presented by the company's African American CEO, Kenneth Chenault. The Decatur House is now a National Trust for Historic Preservation Site and home to the David M. Rubenstein National Center for White House History. The restoration project was made possible by a contribution to the White House Historical Association by American Express. During her visit the ...
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