Congressman Eric Sorensen
Illinois’ 17th Congressional District
2024 "Press vs. Politicians" National Press Club Spelling Bee
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Jun 27 2024
WHEN:
Jun 27, 2024 at 7:00pm
WHERE:
Ballroom
CONTACT INFO:
Cecily Scott Martin
MORE INFO:
Special Event
Registration/tickets required
Relationships between politicians and the media who cover them have been tested throughout history, but on Thursday, June 27, 2024 in the National Press Club’s historic ballroom, fun and friendly competition will prevail as lawmakers and reporters compete in the uproariously entertaining Press vs. Politicians Spelling Bee.
The first such event was held in 1913, with newly elected President Woodrow Wilson in the audience for the inaugural showdown, which was won by members of the House and Senate. The Press vs. Politicians Spelling Bee was reinstated on its 100th anniversary in 2013 and has become a Washington tradition since.
See the list of spellers below!
Proceeds from the Spelling Bee support the Club's nonprofit affiliate, the NPC Journalism Institute (EIN: 52-1750908). NPCJI serves 8,000+ journalists annually through its training, press freedom efforts, scholarships, and more. Contact NPCJI Development Manager Mitch Harle for sponsorships: [email protected], (713) 492-1556.
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