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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: 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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Embassy Night hosted by Ambassador of Ireland
Held at the Residence of the Ambassador of Ireland, this exclusive reception hosted by Embassy Night hosted by Geraldine Byrne Nason, the Ambassador of Ireland to the U.S., will offer Club members a chance to make valuable contacts with the Irish Ambassador and Embassy of Ireland staff. This event is off-the-record.
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History and Heritage Team Meeting
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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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NPC Headliners: Heather Cox Richardson
Rescheduled from Janurary 7th due to weather conditions. Registration to this event is essential in gaining access to the club.
Historian and popular commentator Heather Cox Richardson will join us for Cocktails & Conversation on Jan. 16 at the National Press Club. Heather Cox Richardson is a professor of history at Boston College. Her award-winning books have covered the Civil War, the Gilded Age, the American West, the history of the Republican Party, and other topics. Her most recent book, “Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America,” was a New York Times bestseller. The Washington Post called it “magisterial.” Her nightly newsletter, Letters from an American, reaches more than three million readers.…
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NPC Headliners: Baltic Delegation
Foreign ministers from Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia will speak at a National Press Club Newsmaker on the latest news and events happening in the Baltic region including its recent actions to disconnect from the Russian electricity grid, a major move in achieving energy independence. The foreign ministers will discuss the role of Baltic and US leadership in supporting Ukraine, containing Russia and strengthening NATO defense and deterrence. Opening remarks will be followed by a moderated question-and-answer period. Speakers will include: Margus Tsahkna, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Estonia…
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Vivian Awards
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National Press Club President Emily Wilkins will recognize journalist and communicator members for outstanding service to the Club at the Vivian Awards ceremony on Wednesday, December 11 at 6:00 p.m. The presentation will take place at the National Press Club in the First Amendment Lounge and is open to those Club members who are actively involved with one of the Club's 16 teams. "The Vivians" are named after former club president Vivian Vahlberg and honor the Club's top volunteers.
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Young Members Kick-Off Meeting & Happy Hour
*Must be a Young Member of the National Press Club to join (35 years old and under)*
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Meet the Media Virtual Panel Discussion with Washington Post Health & Science Reporters
Hardly a month goes by where we don’t hear or read about major cutbacks in news operations around the country or yet another media outlet folding. Earlier this year, however, The Washington Post did the unusual. It announced plans to add more than 70 positions to its operations. A significant part of that expansion includes increasing its Health and Science coverage and adding a new section focused on health, wellness, and well-being to help meet the growing demand for fact-based, practical, and accessible health and wellness journalism. On Wednesday, Oct. 26, from noon to 1 p.m., the…
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