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Helen Thomas on discrimination against female journalists
Legendary journalist Helen Thomas, a long-time member of the National Press Club, passed away July 20, 2013 at the age of 92. In 2004, she was interviewed for the documentary "The National Press Club at 100: A Century of Headlines." Here we present an outtake of that interview in which she talks about discrimination against female reporters in Washington, and how that played into a 1959 visit by Soviet Premier Nikita Krushchev.
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Helen Thomas on winning the NPC's Fourth Estate Award
Legendary journalist Helen Thomas, a long-time member of the National Press Club, passed away July 20, 2013 at the age of 92. In 2004, she was interviewed for the documentary "The National Press Club at 100: A Century of Headlines." Here we present an outtake of that interview in which she talks about winning the Club's Fourth Estate Award in 1984.
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Andrew Price Retirement Party
The First Amendment Lounge at The National Press Club erupted in cheers and clapping when Andrew Price walked in on August 3, 2012, for his retirement party after 45 years. Fellow Club staff, more than a dozen past-presidents, relatives and multitudes of well-wishers crowded around Price to shake hands, give a hug, a kiss and shoulder slap. Price also received an honorary Club membership.
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Affordable Care Act Panel Discussion Highlights
On June 29, 2012 - the day after the Supreme Court's historic ruling upholding the constitutionality of The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act - the National Press Club convened a panel of experts to discuss the ruling's impact. The panel focused on answering the question: What next -- for families, for business and for participants in the health care system. The panel included Washington policy experts as well as practitioners from outside the beltway. This is a "highlight reel" of that discussion. Panelists: Atul Grover, chief public policy officer, Association of American Medical…
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Helen Thomas on the role of the press in a free society
Legendary journalist Helen Thomas, a long-time member of the National Press Club, passed away July 20, 2013 at the age of 92. In 2004, she was interviewed for the documentary "The National Press Club at 100: A Century of Headlines." Here we present an outtake of that interview in which she talks about the role of the press in a free society.
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Mark Hamrick: A Year in Review
We asked 2011 NPC President Mark Hamrick to reminisce about his year in office and what he saw as the most memorable moments. His personal highlights include hosting the Federal Reserve Chair Ben Bernanke and the World Press Freedom Day. Mark was also in the most enviable position to ask questions of Herman Cain at the luncheon soon after the news broke of alleged improprieties. Presenting NPC awards to legendary broadcasters Jim Lehrer and Richard C Hottelet capped the president's year.
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The National Press Club Journalism Institute
Since its founding in 1908, The National Press Club has hosted the famous -- from presidents, potentates and politicians to pathfinders and path breakers. It remains today as it was always: an institution dedicated to the profession of journalism and the art of the trade. With the journalism industry at a critical juncture, the importance of fostering the next generation of journalists is more important than ever. The Club's non-profit Journalism Institute is committed to training working journalists in a changing media environment, and encouraging future journalists who contribute to…
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Family Of Detained Journalist Austin Tice Has ‘No Doubt’ He’s Still Alive | NBC Nightly News
Austin Tice, the journalist and U.S. Marine veteran who went missing near Damascus in 2012, are speaking out about what sustains their hope that he will come home from Syria. Lester Holt shares their story on World Press Freedom Day.
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National Press Club Journalism Insitute Briefing on Austin Tice
A briefing with Robert O'Brien, U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs, discussing the Austin Tice case. Also the National Press Club, along with the Free Austin Tice Coalition partners including: The Washington Post, McClatchy, Reporters Without Borders, and Georgetown University, discuss a new project: "Night Out For Austin Tice."
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2020 Fourth Estate Award Gala - Maria Ressa Aubuchon Press Freedom Award
Named for a former Club president who fervently advocated for press freedom, the John Aubuchon Press Freedom Awards are given each year to one journalist in the United States and one journalist overseas who bravely pushes to disclose the truth in trying circumstances. The 2020 International honoree was Maria Ressa, CEO and president of Rappler, who was convicted in the Philippines on trumped-up charges of cyber libel. Ressa and Rappler have been the target of repeated efforts by the government of President Rodrigo Duterte to silence her. Ressa has emerged as one of the leading voices for…
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