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NPC Virtual Opening Day with Washington Nationals Radio Broadcasters Charlie Slowes & Dave Jageler
"Play Ball with Washington Nationals Radio Broadcasters Charlie Slowes and Dave Jageler, Tuesday, April 14 at 1 PM ET" The 2020 baseball season begins at the National Press Club on Tuesday, April 14, when members and guests will have an opportunity to "play ball" with Washington Nationals radio broadcasters Charlie Slowes and Dave Jageler. The beloved 'voices" of our World Series Champions will engage in a one hour conversation with National Press Club President Mike Freedman, himself a former sportscaster. Viewers will have an opportunity to submit questions both in advance and during the…
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NPC Virtual Newsmaker with AMA President Patrice Harris, M.D.
American Medical Association President Patrice A. Harris, M.D., M.A., will deliver a live national address on Tuesday, April 7, about the essential need for relying on science and data to protect public health, particularly in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. The speech, delivered via livestream as part of the National Press Club’s Virtual Newsmaker series, will center on the need for evidence-based solutions and policies to build societal trust and a common understanding. This 1-hour program will stream live at 11:00 a.m. ET, and is accessible to both the media and members of the general…
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NPC Virtual Newsmaker: Census Day with Stacey Abrams
Former Georgia House Democratic Leader and Founder of Fair Fight and Fair Count Stacey Abrams will join National Press Club President Michael Freedman on Census Day, this Wednesday, April 1 at 10AM ET, for a virtual discussion on the historical significance of the Census, and her quest to ensure that every American is counted in 2020. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Abrams will join us remotely from her offices in Georgia via Zoom. This 1-hour program will stream live at 10AM ET at www.press.org and on the NPC's YouTube Channel, and is free and accessible to both the media and members of the…
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NPC Headliners: Driving Economic Growth Through Assistive Tech & Workplace Inclusivity
Former U.S. Senator Tom Harkin, Vinton Cerf, and other influential leaders in disability inclusion, technology, and advocacy will discuss how embracing assistive technologies and adopting an inclusive mindset will drive U.S. economic growth by employing the nearly 11 million people with disabilities at a National Press Club Headliners event on September 4 at 10:00 a.m. According to a recent Accenture report, companies leading the way with inclusive workplaces achieved, on average, “28 percent higher revenue, double the net income and 30 percent higher economic profit margins over the four-…
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NPC Headliners Book Event: "Betrayal in Berlin" by Steve Vogel
Author and veteran journalist Steve Vogel, who reported for The Washington Post for more than two decades and covered everything from the fall of the Berlin Wall to the war in Afghanistan, will share his new book "Betrayal in Berlin: The True Story of the Cold War’s Most Audacious Espionage Operation," at a National Press Club Headliners book event at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 10. In “Betrayal in Berlin,” Vogel tells the thrilling true-life story of the CIA’s bold and outlandish Cold War plan – code-named “Operation Gold” - to build a sophisticated tunnel into East Berlin to recover…
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NPC Headliners Book Event: "The Impeachment Diary" by James Reston, Jr.
As Washington is once again embroiled in an impeachment battle, come hear about the days leading up to the resignation of President Richard Nixon from an eyewitness to those events. James Reston, Jr., will present his book, The Impeachment Diary: Eyewitness to the Removal of a President, at a National Press Club Headliners Book Rap on Wednesday, Nov. 6 at 6:30 p.m. Reston wrote the diary in real time as the Watergate scandal evolved into an impeachment process. He found the diary in his papers in the fall of 2018 and as he wrote in the preface he was “astonished at its relevance to the…
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NPC Headliners Book Event: "Trump vs. China" by Newt Gingrich
Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich will discuss his new book, “Trump vs. China: Facing America’s Greatest Threat,” and explain why he believes China’s rise to prominence on the world stage poses the single biggest challenge to America’s continued prosperity and security at a National Press Club Headliners book event at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 23. As evidenced by the ongoing trade war between the two super powers, the United States is currently engaged in an unprecedented level of competition with China. China’s vast resources and profound influence over the global economy makes…
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NPC General Membership Meeting
The National Press Club will hold a general membership meeting for all Club members at noon Friday, Oct. 11, in the conference rooms. Members will receive financial and membership updates. Club leadership will also speak on other matters. The membership will have an opportunity to discuss and vote on the Club's new five-year strategic plan, which is available here. A lunch buffet will be provided. If you can't attend the meeting in person, a live webcast will be available below with login.
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Oktoberfest Buffet and Music Night
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Party Like It's 1919 at The Reliable Source
The clarion call of the Jazz Age sounded in 1919 at the National Press Club and across the nation. Prohibition began in DC, Woman's Suffrage was won, and women - barred from the all-male National Press Club - formed their own Women’s National Press Club. The Club was even graced by Royalty in 1919 when Edward, the Prince of Wales, made an appearance. To commemorate all of these events, the History and Heritage team is joining forces with Events and Young Members to host a party in the Reliable Source on Oct. 23 from 6:30 to 9:30. Music will be provided by the Jefferson Street Strutters, a…
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