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NPC Virtual Newsmaker: Paul Dickson and "The Rise of the G.I. Army"
As people around the world commemorate the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II, author Paul Dickson will share his new book, “The Rise of the G.I. Army, 1940-1942: The Forgotten Story of How America Forged a Powerful Army Before Pearl Harbor,” at a National Press Club Virtual Book Rap on August 14. This 1-hour program will stream live at 1:00 p.m. ET as part of the National Press Club’s Virtual Newsmaker series, and is accessible to both the media and members of the general public free-of-charge. Celebrated as “one of the best treatments to date of America’s rapid transition from the…
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NPC Virtual Newsmaker: Mary Jordan and "The Art of Her Deal"
Pulitzer Prize-winning Washington Post reporter Mary Jordan will share an insider's perspective of First Lady Melania Trump at a virtual Headliners Book Rap featuring Jordan's new book, "The Art of Her Deal: The Untold Story of Melania Trump" on Tuesday, Aug. 4 at 1 p.m. Jordan, a national political correspondent for The Washington Post, interviewed more than 100 people in five countries to decipher the publicly aloof First Lady. The book takes readers behind the scenes to see Melania Trump as part of President Trump's inner circle. Jordan traces Mrs. Trump's journey from Slovenia, explores…
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NPC Virtual Newsmaker: Rep. Karen Bass (D-CA)
Rep. Karen Bass (D-CA), Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus and lead author of the House police reform bill (the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act) which passed the House June 26, will update media and the public on subsequent House-Senate action, at a National Press Club Virtual Newsmaker on Thursday, July 16, at 2:00 p.m. ET. This 1-hour program will stream live at 2:00 p.m. ET and is accessible to both media and members of the public free-of-charge. Rep. Bass’s remarks will be followed by a moderated question-and-answer session with National Press Club Vice President and AP U.S.…
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NPC Virtual Newsmaker: Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas President Robert S. Kaplan
Business owners across the country – from restaurants and specialty shops to beauty salons and fitness centers – have dramatically changed the way they operate in order to help stem the tide of the COVID-19 pandemic. Even with all of these new protective measures and protocols in place, however, the question remains: as businesses reopen their doors, will their customers feel comfortable enough to come back? On Monday, July 13, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas President and CEO Robert S. Kaplan will deliver a live national address on why he believes continuous and widespread testing for COVID-…
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International Day for the Victims of Enforced Disappearances
Victims of Enforced Disappearance Day Event Congressman Brad Sherman and Rebiya Kadeer of World Uyghur Congress will offer brief statements For more information: Sufi Laghari, Sindhi Foundation: [email protected] Leonce Byimana, TASSC International: [email protected] Human rights groups will gather on August 30th at the National Press Club to commemorate the disappearance of thousands of people by repressive governments, and to support their families waiting to hear the whereabouts of their loved ones. “The families of missing ones spend the rest of their lives waiting for their loved…
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The D.C. Intellectual Property Forum
The D.C. Intellectual Property Forum will debut October 30, 2019 at the NPC. The Forum will discuss latest patent data and trends in AI and EDGE computing, featuring a discussion on Veterans in Small Business as well as Panel Discussion on Blockchain, Cryptocurrency as it relates to Intellectual Property. Schedule of Forum Events October 30th: 12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. Networking and Refreshments 12:30 p.m. – 12:45 p.m. Welcome from JiNan Glasgow George 12:45 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Topic: What Veterans Mean to Our Economy: Helping Our Warriors Unleash Their Businesses Valuation Leveraging IP;…
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A 100% Clean Economy by 2050: How do we get there?
A 100% Clean Economy by 2050: How do we get there? Climate and Public Health Experts, Local and Business Leaders Join Environmental Defense Action Fund and the Sierra Club for a Breakfast Panel Discussion at the National Press Club Washington, D.C. - On Wednesday, October 30 Environmental Defense Action Fund and the Sierra Club will host a breakfast panel discussion at the National Press Club with climate and public health experts and local leaders. The panel will discuss transitioning to a 100 percent clean economy as a vital solution to addressing climate change, the role of the United…
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