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Author presents story of Afghan lovers fearing honor killing
"Without all the publicity, they'd be dead by now." That was the judgment of Club member Rod Nordland about Ali and Zakia, the subjects of his new book, "The Lovers: Afghanistan's Romeo and Juliet, the True Story of How They Defied Their Families and Escaped an Honor Killing," which was featured at a National Press Club Book Rap Feb. 10. The book tells the story of Ali and Zakia, whose relationship was (and remains) dangerous because it crosses ethnic, sectarian and customary boundaries. Nordland was Kabul bureau chief for The New York Times. He said he "was waiting for a 'good' honor killing…
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Polish resistance fighter retells story 37 years after first recounting at Post 20
Julian Kulski returned as a speaker to the NPC after 37 years Wednesday, Feb. 10, to recount his harrowing experiences as a teen in the Polish resistance army at an open meeting of the Club's American Legion Post 20. Kulski, who was rescued in 1945 from a German POW camp by the U.S. Army, is a U.S. citizen and architect who recently authored a recounting of his wartime experiences in his book "The Color of Courage," a sequel to an earlier book on the same subject featured at an Club event 37 years ago. The earlier event was sponsored by the Polish embassy at a time when Poland was still…
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Authors of book on autism to speak Feb. 17
John Donvan and Caren Zucker, authors of the new New York Times bestseller, "In A Different Key: The Story of Autism," will discuss the fraught and high stakes controversies swirling around autism on Feb. 17, at 10 a.m., in the National Press Club’s Zenger Room. The brain condition has become an issue in the 2016 campaign for the White House. The more than three million Americans touched by autism, along with their families, represent a large constituency -- one that Hillary Clinton was first to address in her recently announced autism "platform." Other candidates also are likely to take up…
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Press Club journalism contest seeks best regional reporting of 2015
The National Press Club wants to reward the best work in 2015 of regional reporters who cover politicians and issues in Washington from their states' and regions' perspectives. This prize recognizes the work of Washington-based regional reporters who provide a clear understanding of events, issues and politics of importance to a city, state or region. This contest honors reporters who demonstrate excellence and versatility in covering Washington from a local angle. The Press Club, one of the nation’s leading journalism organizations, encourages regional reporters for news organizations around…
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Did you know the Club features member networking events?
Did you know that the National Press Club features member networking events? This is an excellent opportunity to establish business connections with fellow members within your given professional field. Please join the Freelance Committee for a happy hour on Tuesday, Feb. 16 at 5:30 p.m. in the Truman Lounge. The following week, the International Correspondents Committee will be hosting a happy hour there Wednesday, Feb. 24 at 6:30 p.m. For more information about your membership benefits, please send an email to [email protected].
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New Orleans photographer to discuss changes in decade after Katrina Feb. 16
New Orleans photographer David G. Spielman will discuss his experiences documenting the impacts of Hurricane Katrina for his new book, “The Katrina Decade: Images of an Altered City,” at a special event sponsored by the National Press Club’s Photography Committee at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16 in the Murrow Room. The event is open to the public. Tickets are free to Press Club members and one guest, $10 per person for all others. They may be obtained here. Spielman, a fine-art photographer and freelance photojournalist, spent a decade capturing images of the gradual changes that took place in…
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The Making of The Civil War
Mr. Burns described the five year project of making the television program, The Civil War. Broadcast during five evenings in October, 1990, twenty hours in all, it had the largest audience of any PBS program ever telecast.
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Family of deceased James Ralph "Jim" McNelis to receive at funeral home Feb. 12
James Ralph “Jim” McNelis, a retired senior vice president of Commerce Clearing House and a member of the NPC for some 35 years, died Jan. 29 at his home in Solomons, Md. He was 94. "The Press Club was such a big part of his life," said his daughter, Judy Szynborski, who recalled attending father/daughter dances at the Club when her parents lived in Washington, D.C. He lunched almost daily at the Club and was a frequent participant in Club trips, including those to Yugoslavia, Russia and China. He was a member from the early 1950s until his retirement from the Clearing House in 1987.…
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Reciprocal club offers free third night in London
Our reciprocal partner, the St.James’s Hotel and Club, is offering a special rate for those visiting the London area. Members can book one of the rooms or suites for three or more consecutive nights and enjoy the third night on the house. This offer is valid from February 12 through 29 and March 21 through April 10. The promotion is not valid on February 14. To make accommodations send an email to [email protected] or call +44 20 7316 1600. To check out their facilities please go here.
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Watch the Democratic debate on a big screen in the Reliable Source Feb. 11
The Reliable Source will host the Democratic Primary Debate in the Truman Lounge on a big plasma screen directly from Milwaukee Thursday, Feb. 11 starting at 8:30 p.m. Special food and beverage will be available for this occasion. For information contact [email protected] or 202-662-7443
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