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National Press Club in History: The "real" Woodrow Wilson reveals himself
The image of President Wilson, which survives to today, is of the stern son of a Presbyterian minister; the no-nonsense academic, creator of the 14 Points who ruined his health on a whistle-stop tour of the nation trying to convince the public to support his League of Nations. Just in the past few years, his public image has been tarnished as his role in re-segregating the federal government has been emphasized. Wilson, apparently, had a different image of himself, which he revealed to the National Press Club during his appearance on March 20, 1914, at the housewarming of the Club’s new…
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Influential writing coach Roy Peter Clark conducts July 27 workshop
Improve your writing at a July 27 workshop led by “America’s Writing Coach,” Roy Peter Clark. Clark, one of journalism's most influential writing coaches, returns to the National Press Club to conduct one of his popular and informative writing workshops. This event, sponsored by the Club's Journalism Institute, will be held in the Holeman Lounge on Friday, July 27, from 9.30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tickets are required and are $5 for Club members and $10 for the general public. Register here. Clark taught writing at the Poynter Institute for 40 years. He is the author of 18 books on writing,…
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National Press Club in history: Why 14th and F streets?
Why are we here? When someone starts an essay with “Why are we here?” usually it is followed by some existential angst. But in this case, the question is: Why is the National Press Club at the corner of 14th and F Streets? It all goes back to the Civil War, as do so many things in Washington. Before the war, few newspapers sent reporters to Washington, and those who were here worked out of the congressional press galleries or hotel rooms while Congress was in session. They were “correspondents” in the literal meaning of the word. They wrote their impressions of what was happening and…
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Podcast interview discusses investigative journalism, then and now
Investigative journalism has a long history in the United States, from scandal to significant public service. On the latest edition of Update-1, National Press Club Broadcast/Podcast Committee member Irv Chapman talks with Mark Feldstein, who for 20 years was an award-winning investigative reporter for CNN, ABC News and local stations. He's now the chair of broadcast journalism at the University of Maryland. Feldstein discusses the high cost of good journalism, the motivation of those who leak information to reporters and the government officials who seek to prosecute the leakers. Update-1…
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Fourth Estate dinner to commemorate, recreate 2004 Anthony Bourdain dinner, July 24
Anthony Bourdain, who died June 8, will be sadly missed, but not easily forgotten. On November 23, 2004, Bourdain launched the publication of the “Les Halles Cookbook”--named for the New York City bistro at which he had been the executive chef since 1998--at a cookbook/wine dinner in the Fourth Estate restaurant. To honor his memory, the Fourth Estate is planning to re-create the six-course meal served in 2004--adding hors d’oeuvres--at a dinner July 24. Tickets are available online. Hors d’oeuvres will be served at 6:30 with dinner following from 7-9:30 p.m. Tickets are $80/single; $150/…
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Press conference to present Ethiopian journalist released from seven-year prison sentence, June 20
Then National Press Club Journalism Institute and the Club's Press Freedom Committee will host a press conference for Ethiopian journalist Eskinder Nega on Wednesday, June 20, at 6.30 p.m. in the Club's Lisagor Room. This is a free event however RSVPs are required and can be reserved here. Nega was released from prison earlier this year after a seven-year incarceration for his writing about the Ethiopian government's anti-democratic and oppressive practices. Before and during his time in prison, he remained an important press freedom figure for Ethiopian and international journalists and…
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Book Fair now accepting author applications
The region’s premiere holiday book event, the National Press Club's Book Fair and Author's Night, is back for the 41st year and will accept author applications through 5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 21. Applications received after the deadline will not be reviewed. The Book Fair will be Friday, Nov. 2, in the Club’s historic ballroom from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. All literary genres are considered. Self-published books and books only available in e-format will not be accepted. The application fee of $75 for Club members and $150 for non-members is due and payable upon acceptance to the Book Fair.…
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Pulitzer winner Jon Meacham to discuss new book at Club breakfast event, June 20
Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer Jon Meacham will discuss his latest book, "The Soul of America: The Battle for Our Better Angels," at a National Press Club Headliners Book and Breakfast Event Wednesday, June 20, at 8 a.m. in the Club’s Fourth Estate restaurant. Meacham is the author of several New York Times bestsellers including "Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power," "American Lion: Andrew Jackson in the White House" and "Destiny and Power: The American Odyssey of George Herbert Walker Bush." This new book examines the recent level of partisanship and division in our nation and reminds us…
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Did the Korean War start at the National Press Club?
As President Trump’s summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un appears to ease tensions on the Korean peninsula, we should look back at a time when the National Press Club may have played a role in launching the Korean War. With the Cold War heating up following the success of the communist revolution in China, Secretary of State Dean Acheson chose a Club Luncheon on Jan. 12, 1950, to outline America’s defense perimeter in the Far East. He said it included Japan, Okinawa and the Philippines. Not mentioned were South Korea and Taiwan. “There has been a lot of speculation that Acheson’s…
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Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian headliners luncheon, June 27
Ed Bastian, chief executive of Delta Air Lines, will discuss transforming the customer experience in the skies above as the world below grapples with increasing economic uncertainty and geopolitical unrest at a National Press Club Headliners luncheon on Wednesday, June 27. A 20-year veteran of Delta, Bastian was named the company’s CEO in May 2016. Lunch will be served in the Club’s Ballroom at 12:30 p.m., with remarks beginning at 1p.m. Tickets cost $25 for Club members, who may purchase two tickets at this rate, and $39 for all other non-member tickets. Tickets can be purchased online.…
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