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David M. Rubinstein, a native of Baltimore, Maryland, is co-founder and co-CEO of The Carlyle Group, one of the world's largest private-equity firms, as well as a generous philanthropist.
David M. Rubenstein, a native of Baltimore, Maryland, is co-founder and co-CEO of The Carlyle Group, one of the world's largest private equity firms, as well as a generous philanthropist.
Inspired by President John F. Kennedy's inaugural address in 1961, Rubenstein decided to serve his country by getting involved in politics and government. After graduating from Duke University and The University of Chicago Law School, he served as Chief Counsel to the U.S. Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Constitutional Amendments from 1975-76, and at age 27, he became President Jimmy Carter's Deputy Assistant for Domestic Policy. He co-founded The Carlyle Group in 1987.
Rubenstein has committed to dedicating the majority of his wealth to philanthropy, and has developed a passion for supporting cultural and historical institutions, including the National Archives and its Foundation.
In 2007, Rubenstein purchased a rare 1297 copy of Magna Carta, and offered it for display at the National Archives. Through Rubenstein's support, this treasured document has been conserved for future generations.
Rubenstein also has provided the Archives with a rare engraving of the Declaration of Independence. The National Archives and its Foundation honored these efforts in 2011, awarding him the Foundation's Records of Achievement Award.
With further support from Rubenstein, the National Archives Museum was able to expand its exhibition space, opening a new visitor orientation plaza and the David M. Rubenstein Gallery. The gallery features Magna Carta, the English charter that inspired our own Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill of Rights, which are displayed in the National Archives Rotunda. The Rubenstein Gallery also is home to a permanent exhibition exploring the evolution of rights in our democracy. |