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NPC Headliners: "Leonardo da Vinci," Ken Burns
Iconic American documentary filmmaker Ken Burns and his co-directors Sarah Burns and David McMahon will discuss their new film on the life of Leonardo da Vinci at a National Press Club Newsmaker event on Tuesday Nov. 12 at 2 pm. The film, "Leonardo da Vinci," tells the story of this remarkable Italian Renaissance visionary who produced timeless works of art including "Mona Lisa," "The Last Supper," and detailed sketches of futuristic devices of warfare and flight that continue to astound and inspire millions. From Leonardo's out-of-wedlock birth to a notary and peasant woman and his…
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NPC Headliners: "My Father's House," John Conyers III
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Author John Conyers III will discuss his new book My Father’s House at a Headliners Book Event on September 9 at 6 p.m. In his book, the son of longest-serving African American Congressman John Conyers Jr. shines a spotlight on his father and his political legacy, and reveals how, as his son, he eventually learned to leverage his own voice in a world that his father helped create. A political, historical, and family story, My Father’s House explores how John James Conyers, Jr., was at once a man of deep and abiding spiritual faith, human talents, and human weaknesses. As he places his father…
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NPC Headliners: "Death on the Island," Eliza Reid
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Best-selling author and former First Lady of Iceland Eliza Reid will discuss "Death on the Island," her debut mystery novel, at a Headliners Book Event on May 22 at 6 p.m. The tale takes readers on a haunting trip to Iceland's Westman Islands where, as a storm rages outside and glasses are raised in a toast, the deputy ambassador falls dead. Trapped by the weather, the remaining guests grow suspicious of one another as secrets are revealed, and the ambassador's wife begins to wonder whether they have all witnessed a murder. Reid, an acclaimed writer and co-founder of the Iceland Writers…
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General Membership Meeting
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The National Press Club will hold a General Membership Meeting on Friday, May 30 at 5:30 p.m. in the Conference Rooms. Please note: this meeting will not be livestreamed, so we encourage all members to attend in person. Agenda: Welcome – Mike Balsamo, President Approval of January Meeting Minutes – Mark Schoeff Jr., Secretary Treasurer’s Report – Poonam Sharma, Treasurer Membership Report – Steve Reilly, Membership Secretary NPCJI Updates – Beth Francesco, NPC Journalism Institute Executive Director President’s Report – Mike Balsamo, President Q&A and Close All attendees will receive a…
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NPC Headliners: Letter from George Mason
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On Tuesday, June 10 at 10 a.m., Gunston Hall’s Digital Fellow and Graduate Student Nick Gentry and Senior Curator and Head of Collections Kate Steir, Ph.D. will be at a National Press Club Headliners Coffee and Conversation to discuss an unpublished George Mason and George Washington letter discovered by Gentry. The letter, dated April 6, 1768, also features a reply in George Washington’s hand dated 1789. The text of this letter sheds unexpected light on the private dealings—and quiet tensions—between two pillars of the Revolutionary era: George Washington and George Mason. It adds an…
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NPC Headliners: Delegation from India
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Four members of an all-party delegation from India will speak at a National Press Club Newsmakers event on Wednesday, June 4 at 3:00 p.m. on Operation Sindoor, regional security and India’s diplomatic outreach to the United States. The speakers—Dr. Shashi Tharoor, Mr. Milind Deora and Mr. Tejasvi Surya—represent a cross-section of Indian political leadership. They will be joined by former Indian Ambassador to the U.S. Taranjit Singh Sandhu to bring insight into India’s foreign policy. This Headliners event is open to credentialed media and Club members. Registration is essential. To submit…
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NPC Headliners: “We Are Eating the Earth,” Michael Grunwald
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Bestselling author and award-winning journalist Michael Grunwald will discuss his new book We Are Eating the Earth at a Headliners Book Event on Thursday, July 10 at 6 p.m. We Are Eating the Earth explores how the global food system is accelerating climate change. It has cleared land the size of Asia and Europe combined and generates a third of all carbon emissions. Grunwald follows food and land expert Tim Searchinger, whose fight against flawed science and powerful agricultural interests reveals how some climate solutions may be doing more harm than good. He also spotlights real innovations…
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NPC Headliners: Abbe Lowell & Mark Zaid
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The Espionage Act has long been used by the government to prosecute whistleblowers for disclosing information to the press. In April, Attorney General Pam Bondi released a memo changing long-standing policy that limits Justice Department attorneys’ pursuit of records or testimony from journalists, including in cases involving leaks of classified information. In recent months, the Espionage Act has drawn increased media attention, particularly in connection with the SignalGate messages. On July 1, lawyers Abbe Lowell and Mark Zaid will discuss the Espionage Act at 6 p.m. at a National Press…
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U.S.-DRC Mineral Partnership Information Session
Join us in Washington, D.C., for a pivotal gathering at the U.S.-DRC Mineral Partnership Information Session, scheduled for August 21, 2025. This high-level information session aims to foster collaboration between the United States and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in the mineral sector, which plays a crucial role in both economies and global supply chains. The event is being hosted by Von Batten-Montague-York, L.C., and is sponsored by Sokam Holding Sarl of the Democratic Republic of Congo. To learn more, email: [email protected]
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NPC Headliners: Reza Pahlavi
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Reza Pahlavi, the heir to the late Mohammad Reza Shah of Iran and Empress Farah Pahlavi of Iran, will speak January 28 at a National Press Club Newsmakers event on the need for freedom and human rights for the Iranian people. Despite being forced to live in exile, Reza Pahlavi has been a leader and advocate of the principles of freedom, democracy and human rights for his countrymen. He will speak about the widespread abuse and oppression of the Iranian people and the need to establish a secular democracy in Iran. The event begins at 10:00 a.m. with remarks, followed by a question-and-answer…
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