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NPC Luncheon with Ken Burns & Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
Acclaimed Emmy Award winning filmmaker Ken Burns was joined by Harvard Professor Henry Louis Gates Jr., will talk about race in America at a National Press Club luncheon on March 14, 2016. The history of race has captured the attention of both men and now Burns and Gates have teamed up to host a national lecture series that takes a deeper dive on the issue. The two were brought together following the mass shooting at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina in 2015. Ken Burns film "Jackie Robinson" is set to premiere in April and Henry Louis Gates Jr. film "…
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NPC Luncheon with WMATA CEO Paul Wiedefeld
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority General Manager and CEO Paul Wiedefeld discussed the future of the transit system at a National Press Club luncheon on March 7, 2016. Metro is entering its most challenging period since it opened 40 years ago. It’s facing declining ridership combined with rising expenses and a fractured leadership structure among the four jurisdictions that govern the system. Serious safety lapses over the years have caused deaths while everlasting repairs and reduced service have caused riders to choose other transportation options. Wiedefeld took over as Metro'…
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NPC Luncheon with Mac Thornberry (R-TX)
The Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, Mac Thornberry, spoke at a National Press Club Newsmaker Luncheon on January 13, 2016.
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NPC Luncheon with Admiral John Richardson
The Chief of Naval Operations Admiral John Richardson, USN, spoke at a National Press Club Newsmaker Luncheon on January 11, 2016. Admiral John Richardson graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1982 and began serving as the 31st Chief of Naval Operations September 18, 2015. Admiral Richardson discussed the U.S. Navy's role in the global maritime environment, including the issues and challenges presented by Russia, China, North Korea, Iran and ISIS. Additionally, he unveiled his strategic guidance to the fleet, intended to ensure the United States and its partners sustain maritime…
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NPC Luncheon with Anastasia Lin
Denied a visa to compete in the Miss World finals in China this Saturday, Miss Canada – outspoken human rights activist Anastasia Lin – spoke at a National Press Club luncheon a day earlier, Dec. 18, 2015. China denied Lin’s visa application, telling the New York Times in a statement: “China welcomes all lawful activities organized in China by international organizations or agencies, including the Miss World pageant. But China does not allow any persona non grata to come to China.” Lin, who emigrated to China as an adolescent, has testified before Congress on human rights in China and written…
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NPC Luncheon with Governor Alejandro García Padilla of Puerto Rico - En Español
Governor Alejandro García Padilla of Puerto Rico spoke at a National Press Club luncheon on December 16, 2015. Click here for the English language (non-translated) version.
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NPC Luncheon with Governor Alejandro García Padilla of Puerto Rico
Governor Alejandro García Padilla of Puerto Rico spoke at a National Press Club luncheon on December 16, 2015. Click here for the Spanish language (translated) version.
Type: Media
NPC Luncheon with David Skorton
David Skorton, new secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, outlined his plans for the institution at a National Press Club Luncheon on Dec. 8, 2015.
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NPC Luncheon: HRH Prince Ali bin Al Hussein
HRH Prince Ali bin Al Hussein, FIFA presidential hopeful and son of King Hussein of Jordan, spoke at a National Press Club luncheon on December 4, 2015. Prince Ali addressed how FIFA can create a governing body worthy of the "World's Game" of soccer in the wake of the organization's recent corruption scandal.
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NPC Luncheon: Sec. Deborah Lee James
Deborah Lee James, the 23rd secretary of the Air Force, addressed a National Press Club luncheon on Dec. 2, 2015. James spoke about budget cuts, sexual assaults and other issues facing the Air Force.
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