David M. Rubenstein, Co-Founder and Co-Chairman of The Carlyle Group and Owner of the Baltimore Orioles and Host Todd S. Rich, Co-Founder & Partner of Declaration Partners

In our most recent episode of declarations. and the first episode recorded in front of a live audience, Host Todd S. Rich is joined at the NY Historical by David M. Rubenstein,  Co-Founder and Co-Chairman of The Carlyle Group and Owner of the Baltimore Orioles, to explore the enduring legacy of the Declaration of Independence and its relevance today. David breaks down the document’s origins, its most influential passage, and the historical context that shaped its meaning. The conversation moves beyond history into the importance of preserving foundational documents, the lessons of the American Revolution, and how those ideals translate into modern investing and leadership. Throughout, David reflects on legacy, philanthropy, and the role individuals play in shaping society over time.They discuss:Why a single sentence in the Declaration became one of the most influential ideas in historyHow the document evolved from a political explanation into a global symbol of equalityThe role of historical preservation in shaping understanding and decision-makingLessons from the American Revolution that still apply to democracy and governance todayHow investing, persistence, and long-term thinking can positively impact society Declaration Partners -  https://www.declarationpartners.com/Todd on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/todd-s-rich-6a091333/David on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-m-rubenstein/declarations. podcast on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-declarations-podcastDeclaration Partners on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/declaration-partnersNY Historical: https://www.nyhistory.org/Topics:(00:00:00) - Intro(00:00:50) - Why the Declaration endures(00:03:42) – A Famous Sentence(00:05:14) - Explanation of July 2nd vs July 4th (00:09:00) - Patriotic Philanthropy(00:16:33) – Lessons from the Revolution(00:25:31) - Legacy and the pursuit of happiness(00:29:09) – Final disclosures