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NPC invites Herring of 'Charlie Wilson's War' to outline Afghanistan peace initiative
Joanne Herring, who worked with the late Rep. Charlie Wilson, D-Texas, to urge the U.S. government to militarily support the Mujahideen to fight the Soviets in Afghanistan 30 years ago, plans to return to the war-torn country in August to start a new campaign -- to wage a peace offensive by fighting poverty in northern Herat province. She plans to outline her initiative in a speech at the National Press Club at an event organized by the International Correspondents Committee at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 10, in the First Amendment Lounge. Portrayed by Julia Roberts in the 2007 movie, "Charlie…
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NPC Journalism Institute prepares Media Law 101 seminar
Defamation. False light. Actual malice. Those terms likely are familiar to journalists and communicators but for those somewhat removed from their college education, the details of how to avoid such charges may be a distant memory. It's time for a refresher course. The Professional Development Committee of the National Press Club's Journalism Institute plans to host First Amendment attorney Kevin Goldberg on May 14 at 9:30 a.m. to offer a lesson on media law and how to avoid dangerous pitfalls that could harm an innocent person, end a career or prompt a hefty fine. The event is free to Press…
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AP executive Tom Curley, LSU provost plan Book Rap about WWII censorship, May 9
Tom Curley, president and chief executive of the Associated Press, and John Maxwell Hamilton, executive vice-chancellor and provost of Louisiana State University, plan to discuss the book Ed Kennedy’s War: V-E Day, Censorship, and the Associated Press, at 6:30 p.m. on May 9 in the conference rooms. Reservations are required for the event, which commemorates V-E Day, and may be made at [email protected] or by calling 202-662-7523. This event is free for National Press Club members and $5 for all non-members. Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing. Proceeds benefit the…
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National Press Club, Washington Press Club merge in 1985
This Week In National Press Club History April 29, 1985: The Washington Press Club and the National Press Club merge after a long struggle. Women journalists had formed their own club in 1919 as the Women’s National Press Club. When the WNPC admitted men in 1971, it became the Washington Press Club. April 30, 2010: Navy Secretary Ray Mabus announces at a luncheon that women will now be assigned to serve aboard submarines, “the absolutely right thing to do.” May 1, 1950: Volume One of The Record is released, the first regularly published Club newsletter. This Week In National Press Club…
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Journalism Institute prepares seminar series to crunch numbers into prize-winners
The National Press Club Journalism Institute is proud to announce its Data-Powered Journalism Series. The Institute's Professional Development Committee has organized a series of training sessions on how spreadsheets and databases can add a valuable new dimension to Washington reporting. The sessions will be divided into three classes, starting May 29. Admission is $5 for members, $25 for non-members. Space is limited, so please reserve early. To sign up, click here. The sessions will be taught by David Donald , data editor at the Center for Public Integrity, and former training director for…
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NPC plans seminar on 'Social Media Trends for Social Media Managers' June 12 at noon
Have you heard about ambient social recommendation applications? What about the latest social discovery tools? The National Press Club is planning a Webbmedia Group workshop for social media managers featuring the most important trends in networks, analytics and apps. Attendees will look at several case studies highlighting how brands are using – and in some cases, abusing – social media. Go to http://www.press.org/events/social-media-trends-social-media-managers to register for this class. A discounted price is available for National Press Club members. This social media workshop is being…
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Dodd-Frank regulator prepares National Press Club luncheon speech for May 15
Gary Gensler, chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and a key implementer of the sweeping Dodd-Frank financial reform law, plans to speak at a National Press Club luncheon on May 15. Tickets are $19 for Press Club members, $30 for their guests and $37 for general admission. To reserve tickets please email [email protected] or call 202-662-7501. Credentialed press may cover this event with proper ID. The luncheon will begin promptly at 12:30 p.m. and Gensler’s remarks will begin at 1 p.m., followed by a question-and-answer session ending at 2 p.m. Dodd-Frank, which sets up…
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Author to offer view of World War II, journalists who covered it, May 22 at 6:30 p.m.
Timothy Gay plans to discuss his new book, Assignment to Hell: The War Against Nazi Germany with Correspondents Walter Cronkite, Andy Rooney, A.J. Liebling, Homer Bigart, and Hal Boyle, at a National Press Club Book Rap on May 22 at 6:30 p.m. in the Conference Rooms. Reservations are required for this event and may be made at [email protected] or by calling 202-662-7523. This event is free for NPC members, $5 for all non-members. Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing. Proceeds benefit the National Press Club's National Journalism Institute. No outside books will be…
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Julia Child wishes 1997 luncheon guests 'Bon Appetit'
This Week In National Press Club History April 25, 1997: Julia Child, author, chef and PBS television star, wishes Press Club luncheon guests “Bon Appetit!” April 22, 1980: Famed tenor Luciano Pavarotti appears at a Club luncheon. The second of the “Three Tenors,” Placido Domingo, speaks in his role as general director of the Washington National Opera in 2004. April 27, 1955: Vice President Richard M. Nixon, a Club member, plays the piano for singers Sen. Lyndon B. Johnson, D-Texas, and Speaker of the House Rep. Sam Rayburn, D-Texas, at the Club’s Congressional Night, a decade after then-…
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Bib up for Tonight's Lobster Night
Join us for steamed 1¼ pound lobsters at Lobster Night in the National Press Club's Fourth Estate restaurant tonight, Wednesday, April 25. The cost is $25 for Press Club members and their guests, $30 for non-members. Lobsters are served with a choice of oven-roasted potatoes or fries, and coleslaw or green salad. Diners are seated from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Reservations are required 24 hours in advance but some lobsters may be available for walk-in diners. Call 202-662-7638 or email [email protected]. The Fourth Estate restaurant is located at the Club -- 13th floor of the National Press…
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