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National Press Club "Politicians vs. Press" Spelling Bee
Sponsored by Members of Congress will face off against members of the news media in an event moderated by the Scripps National Spelling Bee at 7pm on Oct. 21, 2015. The event, sponsored by Discovery Communications, will also feature a performance by the 90s cover band sensation White Ford Bronco. In 1913, the National Press Club held a spelling bee pitting politicians against the press. President Woodrow Wilson and members of his Cabinet were among the 1,000 people who showed up to watch. A House member won. A centennial rematch in 2013 saw Senator Tim Kaine, D-Va., take the title of "The…
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Writing True Stories That Make a Difference: The Law and Order of it All
NPC Book & Author Committee
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NPC Luncheon with Dr. Ben Carson, Author and Republican Presidential Candidate
Dr. Ben Carson, one of the leading contenders for the 2016 Republican presidential nomination, will discuss his new book at an Oct. 9 National Press Club luncheon. Carson's new book, which he wrote with his wife, Candy Carson, is titled: "A More Perfect Union: What We the People Can Do to Reclaim Our Constitutional Liberties." Lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m., with remarks beginning at 1 p.m., followed by a question-and-answer session ending at 2 p.m. Tickets cost $23 for Press Club members (NPC Members may purchase 2 tickets at this rate) and $37 for all other tickets. For questions,…
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Presidential Debate Watch Party
The National Press Club plans to follow up its successful first Debate Watch Event with Debate Watch II on Sept 16. The Debate Watch II Event will move to the 13th Floor First Amendment Lounge. We will air the entire varsity debate. There will be a charge of $15 for non members and $10 for members. We will wrist band ticket holders who will get access to snacks and your first drink ticket. We recommend making an evening of it by making dinner reservations at the Reliable Source or Fourth Estate restaurants. The Reliable Source will be showing the debates too but will only be available to…
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NPC Luncheon with Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, a candidate for the Republican presidential nomination
Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, a candidate for the Republican presidential nomination, will speak about the Iran nuclear agreement at an National Press Club Luncheon on Sept. 8. Graham, who is serving his third term in the Senate, is one of his party's leading voices on defense issues and foreign policy. He is also one of the few GOP presidential candidates to consistently criticize Donald Trump for his controversial statements during the current campaign. Lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m., with remarks beginning at 1 p.m., followed by a question-and-answer session ending at 2 p.m.…
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U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack on child nutrition
NPC Books and Brunch: Discussion of "The Orphan Master" by Adam Johnson
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NPC Annual Journalism Awards Dinner
The National Press Club's Annual Journalism Awards Dinner will be held on Tuesday, July 24th beginning with a Reception in the Holeman Lounge at 6 p.m., followed by Dinner and a Program at 7 p.m. in the Ballroom. Tickets are $50.00 per person. Reservations are required. To reserve your seat for this great event, please call 202-662-7501. Remember: You must pay for your ticket when making your reservation.
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Mega-Mixer
Come Network With Top Journalists in the D.C. Area The most diverse gathering of journalists called UNITY happens every four years. This year the UNITY convention is meeting in Las Vegas this summer. What better way to prepare than a Mega-Mixer in the Nation’s Capital! All are welcome to network with members of 9 journalism groups at a Mega-Mixer with top journalists covering Washington, the nation and the world. Bring your business cards and get ready to network. Enjoy free hors d’oeuvres and a cocktail or two at the cash bar. The Pre-UNITY Mega-Mixer is happening at the National Press Club…
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NPC Luncheon: Gerald R. Ford Journalism Awards featuring Chris Matthews
Chris Matthews, host of MSNBC's Hardball With Chris Matthews and the weekly Chris Matthews Show, will be the featured speaker at the 25th annual Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation journalism awards luncheon, hosted by the National Press Club on Monday, June 4. The Ford Presidential Foundation will honor the winners of its annual awards for coverage of the presidency and for coverage of national defense issues. Winners have yet to be named. President Ford, who had a long association with the National Press Club, established the journalism awards through his Foundation. Matthews served as…
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Satchmo at the National Press Club
Press Conference with the National Press Club, Smithsonian Folkways and The Louis Armstrong Foundation to discuss the release of the live recording: "Satchmo at The National Press Club." It is believed this is the last recorded trumpet performance by the greatest trumpet player of all time. The concert took place January 29, 1971. At the news conference officials from the three organizations will describe the process that brought this music, which so far has been heard by only a few hundred people, to the public and what it means for these institutions and their missions. Louis Armstrong was…
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