Past Speakers
Governor Deval Patrick
April 13, 2011
Governor Deval Patrick will discuss his memoir, "A Reason to Believe: Lessons from an Improbable Life." In January 2007, Deval Patrick became the first African American governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, one of only two African American governors elected in American history. That was…
Read MoreHarold Holzer: How the Civil War Changed Journalism
April 11, 2011
On the eve of the 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Fort Sumter, S.C., renowned Lincoln and Civil War scholar Harold Holzer will speak at the National Press Club on Monday, April 11th, at 6:30 p.m. in the Conference Rooms. His talk will focus on his newest book, The New York Times Complete Civil…
Read MoreJohn Gage, President, AFGE
April 5, 2011
Public Employees and the Labor Movement -- President of the American Federation of Government Employees to Speak at National Press Club WASHINGTON – President of the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) John Gage will discuss current labor-management struggles and what they mean not…
Read MoreHealth Care Reform
March 31, 2011
CEO of New York-Presbyterian Medical Center to Discuss Impact of Health Care Reform on Academic Medical Centers, Medical Innovation Date and Time: March 31 at 10 a.m.Place: Zenger Room, National Press Club (529 14th St. NW, 13th floor) What will be the impact of the U.S. health care reform law…
Read MoreChuck Leavell
March 29, 2011
Newsmaker: Chuck Leavell, keyboardist for The Rolling Stones DATE: Tuesday, March 29 TIME: 2:00 pmPlace: First Amendment Lounge, National Press Club529 14th St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20045 Rock and roll legend Chuck Leavell, longtime keyboardist and musical director for The Rolling…
Read MoreGarrett Graff
March 28, 2011
Washingtonian Editor-in-Chief Garrett M. Graff will tell the story of his new book, "The Threat Matrix: The FBI at War in the Age of Global Terror" at a National Press Club Book Rap Monday, March 28 at 6:30 p.m. The 28-year-old Graff has spent more time traveling with FBI Director Robert Mueller…
Read MoreEditor-in-Chief of Caixin Media Company
March 23, 2011
Editor-in-Chief of Caixin Media Co. to Speak About Chinese Media Environment Date and Time: March 23 at 2 p.m.Place: West Room, National Press Club (529 14th St. NW, 13th floor) How does an independent Chinese media company successfully operate in a sea of state-run media? Will more independent…
Read MoreNPC Luncheon with Harry Shearer, Comedian
March 14, 2011
Harry Shearer, famed voice of “The Simpsons,” “Saturday Night Live” comic, radio host of “Le Show,” and star of the film “This is Spinal Tap,” will accuse the national press of perpetuating media myths in major news coverage at a National Press Club luncheon March 14. Shearer says he hopes to “…
Read MoreFirst Aid for Mental Health
March 10, 2011
First Aid For Mental Health: Tucson, Sheen and In-between National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare CEO Linda Rosenberg will speak at a National Press Club Newsmakers press conference at noon Thursday, March 10, in the National Press Building, 529 14th St., NW, Washington, D.C.…
Read MoreNPC Luncheon with Vivian Schiller, President and CEO, NPR
March 7, 2011
At a March 7th National Press Club Luncheon, NPR President and CEO Vivian Schiller will discuss NPR’s vision for the future of public radio and the achievements of NPR’s member stations. She also will present her case for continued public support for the 40-year-old media organization. Despite…
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