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NPC Headliners: Mayor Muriel Bowser
A Conversation with DC Mayor Muriel Bowser on "DC's Bright Future"
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser will speak at a National Press Club Headliners Coffee and Conversation on Friday, February 21 at 11 a.m. Bowser will deliver an update on the future of the city. Bowser is serving her third term as mayor of Washington, DC. She began her political career as an elected official in 2004 as an Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner and was elected to the DC Council in 2007. She is the first African American woman to be elected to three, four-year terms as mayor of an American city. Her administration has focused on DC's economic competitiveness and diversification, affordable…
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New Member Welcome Reception
This event is open only to NPC Members & their guests.
Did you recently join the Club? Or maybe you joined a few months ago and haven't had a chance to get acquainted? This gathering is a great way to meet other new members, club leaders, and the team of professionals who will help support you in your first years at the club. It's a great opportunity to learn about what we have to offer and ways we can support you in your life and your career. At the event, we will: Offer guided tours to help you get acquainted with the many spaces that are available to you (like our members-only Reliable Source Bar & Grill and fitness facility!) Serve…
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Truman, Bacall & The Piano: A Press Club Moment
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We’re Just Wild About Harry One of the highlights of the National Press Club’s illustrious history is the day in February, 1945 when then-Vice President Harry Truman played the piano to entertain hundreds of servicemen gathered in the ballroom for the weekly World War II Canteen. Also attracted to the Canteen was the 20-year-old film starlet, Lauren Bacall, who had just exploded in popularity. Seeing a chance for publicity, her agent boosted her on top of the upright piano as she draped her legs while Truman played. That became the most famous photo taken at the Club. To commemorate that…
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Press Conference: Victims, Experts to Highlight Prime Minister Modi’s Authoritarianism and Human Rights Violations
The Coalition for Reclaiming Indian Democracy, a coalition of civil rights and interfaith organizations representing Indian-American Hindus, Muslims, Christians, Dalits and allies, will host a press conference titled “Beyond the Hype: Highlighting Prime Minister Modi’s Authoritarianism and Human Rights Violations” to express strong opposition to the decision made by President Biden and Congressional leaders to platform Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a state dinner and addressing a joint session of Congress. The event will feature victims, experts, and members of civil society who…
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2025 Shared Parenting Report Card
Where does your state stand? National Parents Organization to Release 2025 Shared Parenting Report Card The contentious question of how courts handle parenting time after divorce will take center stage when the National Parents Organization unveils its 2025 Shared Parenting Report Card on Wednesday, April 23rd at the National Press Club in Washington, DC. The comprehensive analysis grades all 50 states on their child custody laws, revealing which states’ support children maintaining meaningful relationships with both parents after separation — and which states are falling behind. Previous…
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National Geographic Presents: 'Oklahoma City Bombing: One Day in America' Screening + Panel Conversation
National Geographic Presents: 'Oklahoma City Bombing: One Day in America' Screening + Panel Conversation Tuesday, April 15 | 6:00PM Reception | 7:00PM Screening and Panel National Press Club – First Amendment Lounge Join National Geographic for a special screening and conversation on Oklahoma City Bombing: One Day in America, a powerful new documentary series commemorating the 30th anniversary of the deadliest act of domestic terrorism in U.S. history. Now streaming on Hulu and Disney+, the series is the latest installment in the Emmy® Award-winning One Day in America franchise. Through…
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Vivian Awards
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National Press Club President Emily Wilkins will recognize journalist and communicator members for outstanding service to the Club at the Vivian Awards ceremony on Wednesday, December 11 at 6:00 p.m. The presentation will take place at the National Press Club in the First Amendment Lounge and is open to those Club members who are actively involved with one of the Club's 16 teams. "The Vivians" are named after former club president Vivian Vahlberg and honor the Club's top volunteers.
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Ralph Nader Conference
Ralph Nader Conference on the 50th Anniversary of the Historic 1974 FOIA Amendments Washington D.C., December 19, 2024 – The Center for Study of Responsive Law (CSRL), the Ralph Nader-founded public interest group, will hold a conference at the National Press Building on Thursday, December 19th commemorating the 50th anniversary of the 1974 Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Amendments. The 1974 FOIA amendments – passed by a Congressional override of President Gerald Ford’s veto – strengthened the 1966 Freedom of Information Act and gave civic enforcement teeth, via judicial review, to the Act…
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Saving VOA, RFE/RL, RFA, and MBN: Why it Matters
Paul Beckett, former Assistant Editor at The Wall Street Journal, who led the Journal’s efforts to secure Evan Gershkovich’s release, moderates a vital discussion on the existential threat facing Voice of America, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Radio Free Asia and Middle East Broadcasting Networks. He’ll be joined by journalists from each outlet to examine what’s at stake for global reporting and the journalists risking their lives to deliver the news. Beckett will be joined by Steve Herman of VOA, Andres Ilves of MBN, Alsu Kurmasheva of RFE/RL, and Tamara Bralo of RFA. Cost: Free
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Supporting Exiled Journalists
Jason Rezaian, Director of Press Freedom Initiatives at The Washington Post and Chair of the Press Freedom Center Advisory Board, joins Bill McCarren, Director of the Press Freedom Center, to host a powerful panel with exiled journalists Mohammad Mosaed and Ksenia Mironova. They will discuss rebuilding careers in exile, and how the Press Freedom Center is helping to support displaced journalists around the world. Rezaian and McCarren will be joined by Mo Mosaed, Ksenia Mironiva, and others. Cost: Free
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