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American Legion Post 20 Meeting
American Legion Post 20 meeting on June 11 notes 250th anniversary of U.S. Navy
On October 13, 1775, the Continental Congress authorized the creation of a naval force, and the upcoming meeting of American Legion Post 20 looks ahead to the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Navy. The luncheon meeting will take place on Wednesday, June 11 at noon in the McClendon Room at the National Press Club. The guest speaker will be Dale Eng, with the Communication and Outreach Division of the Naval History and Heritage Command. Post 20 has been affiliated with the National Press Club for more than a century. The post was formed at the urging of famed World War I General John J. Pershing…
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Press Conference with Hostage Families in Gaza
Where: National Press Club, 529 14th Street Date: Thursday, November 21st, 2024, 9:00AM - 10:00AM Who: Barry Rosen, HAW co-founder and former U.S. Embassy hostage in Tehran, whose release was secured through President Reagan's decisive leadership in 1981. Nizar Zakka, HAW President and CEO, who spent four years as a hostage in Iran before his release was negotiated during the Trump administration in 2019. Ronen and Orna Neutra, parents of American citizen Omer Neutra, one of the 101 hostages still held by Hamas in Gaza for over 400 days. Dr. Shoshan Haran, recently released hostage who…
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American Legion Post 20 Meeting
Due to a speaker cancellation, American Legion Post 20 has changed plans for its Jan. 8 meeting. Post 20 member and Military Veterans in Journalism founder Zack Baddorf will lead a panel discussion on various media/military issues. Topics will include politicization of the military and its impact on the military / veteran community, the challenge of reaching audiences across a partisan divide, and the importance of nuanced military / veterans affairs coverage. The panel will include Post 20 members Kevin Wensing, Jim Noone, Ken Dalecki, Evelyn Moy, possibly with other panelists yet to be…
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American Legion Post 20 Meeting
Political History Curator to Discuss 2024 Campaign and Election at American Legion Meeting
Dr. Claire Jerry, curator of the Division of Political History with the National Museum of American History, plans to discuss the 2024 election season at the next meeting of American Legion Post 20. Dr. Jerry will address how the museum recorded and interpreted the events of the 2024 electoral season and how those events are reflected in exhibits. The luncheon meeting takes place at noon on Wednesday, February 12 in the McClendon Room at the National Press Club. All Press Club members are invited. American Legion Post 20 has been affiliated with the Press Club for more than a century.
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Photography Team Meeting
You must be a NPC member to attend and registration is required.
Plan the Photo Team agenda for 2025 The National Press Club Photography Team's first meeting of 2025 will generate ideas for the group's programs and activities in 2025. The meeting is Thursday, Jan. 23 at 12:00 noon in the McClendon Room, with in-person and remote participants invited. The session starts at 12 noon with a self-funded lunch from the Reliable Source. The meeting itself begins at 12:30 pm for both in-person and remote participants. We will begin the meeting with a review of Photo Team activities in 2024, followed by brainstorming on opportunities and challenges faced by…
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Press Freedom Team Meeting
Rescheduled from May 7th. You must be a National Press Club member to attend.
Join the Press Freedom Team for our next meeting on Wednesday, May 14th at 6 p.m. at the National Press Club! This team supports the vital work of the Press Freedom Center, advocating for journalists facing threats worldwide. We’ll discuss ongoing initiatives, upcoming events, and ways you can contribute to protecting press freedom. Whether you’re a longtime member or new to the Club, we’d love to have you involved. Want to join the team? Sign up here. Questions? Contact Emily Wilkins at [email protected]
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A Walk Through Club History
Club members who are 35 years old or younger are invited to join the History & Heritage and Young Members teams for this event. You must be a National Press Club member to attend and registration is required.
Step back in time with the History and Heritage Team Leaders as they join the Young Members Team for a special behind-the-scenes tour of the Club’s storied past. From legendary moments to hidden gems, this engaging walkthrough and Q&A will offer a glimpse into the people, events, and milestones that helped shape our Club’s legacy. Whether you're a history buff or just curious to learn more, this is a chance to connect across generations and discover the roots of the place we all belong to! Following the collaborative program with the History and Heritage Team leaders, Club members who are…
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A Conversation with the New USCIS Director
Joseph Edlow on legal immigration challenges
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