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Ed Barks is the author of “Reporters Don’t Hate You: 100+ Amazing Media Relations Strategies,” a reliable, convenient go-to guide for working with the media, which he published independently. It is the third book the veteran communications consultant has written. Edward Segal recently released his third book, “Crisis Ahead: 101 Ways to Prepare for and Bounce Back from Disasters, Scandals, and Other Emergencies," a handbook on how to prepare for, manage, and recover from even the toughest and most devastating crises. It was published by Nicholas Brealey, which is part of the…
“I had a great ride,” Dole said. “When I was Leader, I reached across the aisle -- a lot. We got a lot done.” Never mentioning either Trump or President-elect Biden by name at any point in the interview, Dole, a former GOP presidential nominee, offered compliments to several Democratic senate colleagues, particularly late Sens. Philip Hart, D-Mich., who stood by him early in his career, Daniel Inouye, D-HI, who was hospitalized with war injuries at the same time as Dole, and George McGovern, D-S.D., who ran for president in 1972 when Dole was GOP chairman. Dole called McGovern “a…
Dole, 97, appeared at the virtual Headliners Newsmaker, from his home in Washington. “I still have all my marbles,” he said, flashing his celebrated wit. Dole, who was wounded while serving in Italy in World War II, lauded his fellow veterans and urged them to “be true to faith, to country, and be on the positive side.” Growing up in the small town of Russell, Kan., Dole said he never thought much about politics. After spending more than a year in the hospital to recover from his war wounds, Dole earned a law degree and got involved in politics when the county attorney in his hometown no…
Dole, a native of Russell, Kansas, represented the state in the U.S House of Representatives for four terms beginning in 1961. In 1968, he was elected to the U.S. Senate, where he served until 1996. He was Senate Republican leader from 1985 until 1996, building a reputation as an effective bipartisan legislator. Dole retired from the Senate in 1996 to accept the Republican presidential nomination. Dole was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1997 and served as national chairman of the World War II Memorial. In 2018, he became only the eighth U.S. senator to receive the Congressional…
The pre-recorded program will become available at that time via livestream on the Club website. The event is co-sponsored by the Club’s Headliners Team and American Legion Post 20. It was organized by Post member and former Club President Myron Belkind. Dole will reflect on an epic chapter in U.S. and world history in which he played a life-altering role. He was seriously wounded during World War II while fighting the Germans in Italy in 1945. He spent years undergoing rehabilitation at a military hospital. He went on to become one of the most important U.S. political figures of the latter…
He was Senate Republican leader from 1985 until 1996, building a reputation as an effective bipartisan legislator. Dole retired from the Senate in 1996 to accept the Republican presidential nomination.
Dole was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1997 and served as national chairman of the World War II Memorial. In 2018, he became only the eighth U.S. senator to receive the Congressional Gold Medal.
Yes, you and your fellow Club members and friends will have the opportunity to meet up virtually to eat, drink, laugh and commiserate over five rounds of fun-filled trivia. Better still, registering for Pub Quiz doesn’t require much head-counting. It’s as simple as 1-2-3. 1: Form a team and designate a team captain. 2: Come up with a clever team name. 3. Register online. All members of a team (including non-NPC guests) must register using this link. Don’t have a team? Don’t worry, register as yourself and yours truly will get you on a team. After a stressful election season, you deserve a fun…
In the latest edition of Update-1, recorded with the ballot counting still underway, National Press Club Broadcast/Podcast co-vice chair Adam Konowe speaks with American University School of Communications and History Affiliate Professor Leonard Steinhorn. Steinhorn, the author of numerous books and articles on politics, race and other enduring issues, serves as a political analyst for CBS Radio News and also has worked as a political consultant and speechwriter. This episode covers the factors behind the rise of Donald Trump, the challenge by former Vice President Joe Biden, lessons from…