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NPC in History: The Menace of Radio
Some of the greatest composers in America during the 1920s converged on the National Press Club on April 14, 1924. As each of them signed the Club’s guest book, some wrote short scores of their famous works. These signatures were reproduced across two pages of the Club’s 1928 yearbook with a group photo on the next page with the caption, “Famous Song Writers, Club Guests, on ‘Authors and Composers Night.” Look closely at the signature and you can see names of some composers whose works are still played today: Victor Herbert, Irving Berlin, Jerome Kern, John Philip Sousa. Some of the names…
Type: News
Former U.S. Sen. Tom Harkin to discuss inclusive workplaces and economic growth on Wednesday
Former Sen. Tom Harkin, internet pioneer Vinton Cerf and others will discuss inclusive workplaces and how they can spur economic growth at a National Press Club Headliners event at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4. The event is free to credentialed media and Club members. Register online. Companies leading the way with inclusive workplaces achieved, on average, 28 percent higher revenue, double the net income and 30 percent higher economic profit margins over four years, according to Accenture. The study also found that for each 1 percent of this population that joins the U.S. labor force, the…
Type: News
Mine workers union president to discuss climate change bills on Wednesday
Cecil Roberts, international president of the United Mine Workers, will discuss the impact of proposed climate change legislation on the coal industry at a National Press Club Headliners Newsmaker on Wednesday, Sept. 4. The news conference will be held at 10 a.m. in the First Amendment Lounge. Register online. This event is open to credentialed media and Club members free of charge, with advance registration required. Climate change initiatives such as the Green New Deal could have far-reaching consequences for the energy industry. The United Mine Workers said the passage of a carbon tax…
Type: News
NPC Newsmaker: Sen. Sherrod Brown
Type: Media
NPC Newsmaker: Carlos Vecchio
Type: Media
NPC Newsmaker: Andy Parker
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NPC Newsmaker: Gov. Steve Bullock
Type: Media
NPC Luncheon: Rep. Elijah Cummings
Type: Media
Author Interview
Mr. Vercessi talked about his book, An Author's Guide to Publishing on the Internet.
Type: Media