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NPC Luncheon with Scott Blackmun, chief executive officer of the U.S. Olympic Committee
Livestream starts at 1:00pm ET. PLEASE NOTE: Due to health issues, Bob Bowlsby will not be speaking. In his absence, Scott Blackmun, CEO of the U.S. Olympic Committee, will address the Club in his place. Scott Blackmun, chief executive officer of the U.S. Olympic Committee, will speak at a National Press Club luncheon on Tuesday, Oct. 21. Blackmun, who has served as the USOC's top officer since 2010, is substituting for Bob Bowlsby, the commissioner of the Big 12 Conference, who had to cancel his NPC appearance because of a minor health issue that is preventing him from traveling. The…
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NPC Children's Holiday Party
NPC Children's Holiday Party
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NPC Luncheon with Deborah F. Rutter, President, John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Campaign Nonviolence
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NPC Luncheon with Lewis Black, Comedian
Livestream starts at 1pm EST Lewis Black, the comedian, playwright, and satirist who is perhaps best known for his frequent "Back in Black" appearances on Comedy Central’s The Daily Show, will address the National Press Club at a luncheon on April 14. Black, a native of Silver Spring, Md., will talk about politics and social issues Luncheon will be served at 12:30 p.m. with the speech beginning at 1 p.m. and ending at 2 p.m. Cost of tickets is $22 for Press Club members along with one guest , and $36 for non-members. Students with ID may buy tickets for $21. For questions, please email…
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John C. McManus "The Dead and Those About to Die: D-Day: The Big Red One at Omaha Beach"
A white-knuckle account of the 1st Infantry Division’s harrowing D-Day assault on the eastern sector of Omaha Beach—acclaimed historian John C. McManus has written a gripping history that will stand as the last word on this titanic battle. A book signing will follow the discussion. This is a ticketed event and registration is required. All attendees must have a ticket. This event is a fundraiser for the NPC Journalism Institute. Books must be purchased through the NPC. No outside books or memorabilia permitted. All sales are final. Nicknamed the Big Red One, 1st Division had fought from…
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The Kalb Report: Thomas L. Friedman
New York Times columnist Thomas L. Friedman will join host Marvin Kalb Monday, Feb. 10, to talk about the intersection of national security and personal freedom. With the fallout from Edward Snowden’s massive leaks about NSA surveillance reverberating around the world, the appearance of the three-time Pulitzer Prize winner comes at a critical moment. Kalb and Friedman will discuss “not just freedom of the press but all of our freedoms at a time when we must consider the dangers of global terrorism threatening our own cherished freedom,” Kalb said in announcing the show. The show will begin at…
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NPC Luncheon with Congressman Buck McKeon, ( R - Calif.) Chair, House Armed Services Committee
House Armed Services Committee Chairman Howard “Buck” McKeon (R-Calif.) will discuss President Obama's Afghanistan withdrawal plans at a National Press Club luncheon on Monday, Feb. 24. The chairmanship of the House Armed Services Committee, which provides authorization and oversight of the Defense Department and its nearly $500 billion budget, is considered one of Congress' most influential positions. A staunch advocate of robust defense spending, McKeon announced in January he would not seek reelection in 2014 after 21 years on Capitol Hill. Lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m., with remarks…
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NPC Summit
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Dave Barry "You Can Date Boys When You're Forty"
Pulitzer Prize winner and New York Times–bestselling author Dave Barry will discuss his new book "You Can Date Boys When You're Forty: Dave Barry on Parenting and Other Topics He Knows Very Little About.” A book signing will follow the discussion. This is a ticketed event and registration is required. All attendees must have a ticket. This event is a fundraiser for the NPC Journalism Institute. Books must be purchased through the NPC. No outside books or memorabilia permitted. All sales are final; no refunds will be issued. In his bestselling "I’ll Mature When I’m Dead," Dave Barry embarked…
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NPC Luncheon with Joseph H. Boardman, Amtrak President & CEO
Livestream starts at 1pm EST Amtrak President & CEO Joseph H. Boardman will share his thoughts on passenger rail issues and provide a preview of the year ahead for Amtrak at a National Press Club Luncheon on Fri., Jan. 10. The National Press Club luncheon will begin promptly at 12:30 p.m. Remarks will begin at 1:00 p.m., followed by a question-and-answer session ending at 2:00 p.m. Luncheon tickets cost $22 for NPC members and up to one guest, and $36 for non-members. For questions regarding reservations, please email [email protected] or call (202) 662-7501. Club Members who wish…
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