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NPC Luncheon with Ken Burns
Documentary filmmaker Ken Burns, director of the upcoming PBS film series Prohibition, will call for a national discourse on the tenuous relationship between civility and democracy in American history using his new film as a starting point at a National Press Club Speakers Series luncheon on Monday, October 3. “This year as we think about the 150th anniversary of the start of our Civil War, we must remember that the lack of civility in our political language threatens the very basis of American society,” Burns said. “I believe civility is essential to our ability as a nation to confront…
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NPC Luncheon with Congressman Ron Paul (R-TX)
Rep. Ron Paul (R-TX), candidate for the GOP presidential nomination, will discuss his strategies to deal with many of the nation’s problems at a National Press Club luncheon on Oct. 5. Paul’s campaign gained a boost on Aug. 13 when he placed a close second to Michele Bachmann in the Ames, Iowa, straw poll. In mid-July, Paul announced he would not seek another term in Congress to focus on winning the Republican nomination. Considered by some as the “intellectual godfather” of the Tea Party movement, Paul calls for limited constitutional government, low taxes, free markets, and a return to…
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NPC Luncheon with Rudy Giuliani
Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani will assess the state of U.S. security in the 10 years since the September 11 terrorist attacks at a National Press Club Speakers Luncheon, Sept. 6. Giuliani, a two-term Republican mayor of New York City, received widespread praise and international recognition for his leadership following with attacks September 11, 2001 on the World Trade Center. Time Magazine named Giuliani its "Person of the Year" in December 2001, and Britain's Queen Elizabeth granted him an honorary knighthood. During his tenure as mayor, the former federal prosecutor and U.S.…
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NPC Luncheon with Congresswoman Michele Bachmann, (R) Minnesota
Congresswoman Michele Bachmann, (R) Minnesota will address an NPC Luncheon on July 28. The July 28 luncheon will begin promptly at 12:30 p.m. and Bachmann’s remarks will begin at 1:00, followed by a question-and-answer session. Advance reservations should be made by calling (202) 662-7501 or [email protected]. This event is limited to NPC members and their guest only. Cost of luncheon admission is $18 for National Press Club members, $29 for their guests. National Press Club Luncheons are webcast live on press.org. Follow the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #NPCLunch, or on…
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U.S. - Iraq Business Relations
An Hour-long Discussion on U.S.-Iraq Business Relations & Untapped BusinessPotential in Iraq A unique panel discussion will be held on 12:00 - 01:00 p.m. on Wednesday July 13 in the Zenger Room, of National Press Club, 13th Floor, 529, 14th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. Representatives from Eng. Abdullah A. Jiburi General Contracting Company and 360 Architecture, partners in the Basrah Sports Complex, will share lessons learned and future investment opportunities in two new commercial ventures in Iraq. In addition, Ambassador Patricia Haslach Iraq Transition Coordinator, U.S. Department…
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Documentary- Lt. Dan Band: For the Common Good, featuring Gary Sinise
A few tickets remain for the June 29 Director’s Screening of the film Lt. Dan Band: For the Common Good, featuring Gary Sinise, the Oscar-nominated actor who stars in the hit CBS series CSI: New York. The film chronicles Gary and his Lt. Dan Band as they travel around the world performing for the nation’s military. The screening will begin in the ballroom at 6:30 p.m., followed by a Q&A with film director Jonathan Flora and producer Debora Flora. To RSVP, email [email protected]. The documentary will be shown the evening before Sinise’s NPC luncheon address where he will announce the…
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Disney Lands at the Press Club
Disney Television Animation visits the Press Club on July 13 at 7:00PM. At the event, a Disney Television Animation executive will present Disney Channel's current two top series, Phineas and Ferb and Fish Hooks. The stars, creators and animators of both of those shows will be in attendance. The current panelists include: From Phineas and FerbDan Povenmire (creator and executive producer) Jeff "Swampy" Marsh (creator and executive producer) Alyson Stoner (voices Isabella Garcia-Shapiro), Jack McBrayer (voices Irving), Bobby Gaylor (voices Buford) and Maulik Pancholy (voices Baljeet). From…
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NPC Luncheon with Charles F. Bolden Jr., Administrator, NASA
NASA Administrator Charles F. Bolden Jr. will address a National Press Club luncheon on July 1, one week before the final scheduled space shuttle launch. Discussing America's continued commitment to leadership in human spaceflight, Bolden will also speak about NASA's plans to extend human presence beyond low-Earth orbit. Astronaut Mark Kelly, who commanded the last flight of the Endeavour shuttle and is the husband of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, will be among the administrator's guests at the head table, along with NASA Deputy Administrator Lori Garver. Bolden flew aboard the space shuttle four…
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Neil Gaiman
New York Times bestselling author, Neil Gaiman, will discuss his book, “American Gods: The Tenth Anniversary Edition,” at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 23 in the NPC Ballroom. As a fundraiser for the Club’s Eric Friedheim Library, this will be a ticketed event. First published in 2001, “American Gods” became an instant classic and has been described as a synthesis of “mystery, satire, sex, horror, and poetic prose” (Michael Dirda, Washington Post Book World). The Tenth Anniversary Edition is a commemorative volume that has been updated and expanded. Gaiman, who began his writing career as a…
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Media On Tap with Thom Loverro
ESPN 980 AM radio personality and Washington Examiner columnist Thom Loverro will speak at the Young Members committee's Media On Tap. Loverro, who co-hosts "The Sports Fix" on 980 weekdays from 12-2pm and makes appearances on 980's "The Sports Reporters" weekdays 4-7pm, was named Maryland Sports Writer of the Year in 2009 as a sports reporter at the Washington Times, where he worked from 1992-2009. According to his website, Loverro has won 27 national, regional and local journalism awards over his career, including a first place in the National Society of Newspaper Columnists and a three-…
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