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2016 "Politicians vs Press" Spelling Bee
September 21, 2016
Watch as politicians square off against the press in the 2016 National Press Club "Politicians vs Press" Spelling Bee. Please note: This video is currently being edited, and there may be extended "pre-roll" footage you'll want to skip through. The program begins at about the 43-minute mark above.
Read MoreNPC Luncheon with Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT)
September 8, 2016
U.S. Sen. Christopher Murphy, the Connecticut Democrat who led a filibuster to force votes on gun control measures, will addressed the subject at a Club luncheon on Sept. 8, 2016. Murphy spoke at the Democratic National Convention on the need for gun safety measures such as expanded background…
Read MoreNPC Newsmaker: Sen. Bob Graham on 9/11 report's 'missing pages'
August 31, 2016
Former U.S. Sen. Bob Graham, D-Fla., who led the intelligence committee that investigated the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks in New York and Washington, discussed the significance of the newly released 28-pages of classified document that show a strong link between the terrorists and the government…
Read MoreNPC Luncheon with Michael York
August 12, 2016
Award-winning actor Michael York discussed the challenges he faces with the rare disease of Amyloidosis and how he became a spokesperson for this little known ailment at an August 12, 2016 luncheon at the National Press Club. Michael York’s stepson is Star Wars producer Rick McCallum. York appeared…
Read MoreYegi Rezaian on the Importance of NPC Membership
August 4, 2016
Yeganeh Rezaian speaks on the true value of membership in the National Press Club. Rezain, who was arrested and imprisoned in Iran along with her husband, Washington Post reporter Jason Rezaian, was given an honorary membership following Jason's release in January 2016 after spending 543 days…
Read More2016 National Press Club Journalism Awards Ceremony
August 4, 2016
The Baltimore Sun, The Wall Street Journal and a freelance columnist who now works for USA Today were honored with top awards at the 2016 National Press Club Journalism Awards ceremony on August 4. The Sun won the Breaking News Award for its coverage of the riots following the death of Freddie Gray…
Read MoreYegi Rezaian on the Importance of NPC Membership (FULL VERSION)
August 4, 2016
Yeganeh Rezaian speaks on the true value of membership in the National Press Club. Rezain, who was arrested and imprisoned in Iran along with her husband, Washington Post reporter Jason Rezaian, was given an honorary membership following Jason's release in January 2016 after spending 543 days…
Read MoreNPC Luncheon with Jonathan Jarvis
August 1, 2016
National Park Service Director Jonathan Jarvis spoke at a National Press Club luncheon August 1, 2016. He discussed the 100th anniversary of the nation's system of national parks and the agency’s focus on creating the next generation of park visitors, supporters and advocates. He also outlined the…
Read MoreNPC Luncheon with Michael S. Rogers
July 14, 2016
NSA Chief Michael S. Rogers discussed the continuing cyber security challenges facing the U.S. and the world at a National Press Club Luncheon on July 14, 2016. Rogers has said encryption makes it more difficult to intercept terrorist groups' communication and warned that vital U.S. computer…
Read MoreNPC Luncheon with Gary Johnson & William Weld
July 7, 2016
The Libertarian Party presidential ticket – former New Mexico Gov. Gary Johnson and former Massachusetts Gov. William Weld – outlined why they think a third-party effort may be more likely to succeed than in past elections at a July 7, 2016 National Press Club luncheon. Johnson and Weld were…
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