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Costs of War
Mr. Davis talked about World War II, the National World War II Memorial, and the National Memorial Day Concert. He also discussed the sacrifices made by U.S. service members. Mr. Durning and Mr. Mantegna also spoke briefly. Following prepared remarks, Mr. Davis responded to questions from the audience.
Type: Media
NPC in History: The day JFK was shot
Sen. John F. Kennedy addressing the National Press Club shortly after announcing his 1960 presidential bid. Photo: TV Scout/NPC Archives Nov. 22, 1963, one of the most unforgettable days since Pearl Harbor. Jack Germond, the Washington columnist for The Baltimore Sun, was a Gannett News Service reporter, working out of the 12th floor in the National Press Building that day. Many years later he recounted what happened that day in the National Press Club. “In those days, newspapermen writing their stories for the Sunday papers had a noon deadline on Friday. We got into a habit of getting…
Type: News
Club member creates novel pathogen in ‘The Calypso Virus’
National Press Club member Michael Curley introduced his new book, The Calypso Virus, at a Nov. 20 Book Rap. National Press Club member Michael Curley wrote The Calypso Virus. National Press Club member Michael Curley bent the rules of science to create the central premise of his new book, The Calypso Virus. The book is a work of fiction with a discourse on acts of terrorism. The main character, Mustafa al Khalid has reason to want to retaliate because, as Curley described, “American forces wiped out his whole family.” Khalid lived in Munich and was able to hook up with a German…
Type: News
Publishing expert Jane Friedman to meet with Club's indie authors, Dec. 12
The independent authors group of National Press Club members is pleased to host one of publishing's foremost experts -- Jane Friedman -- at its next meeting at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, in the McClendon Room. Whether you are a current or prospective indie author, you won't want to miss this one. Friedman specializes in helping authors and publishers make smarter business decisions. For more insights, a free subscription to her Electric Speed e-newsletter is available online. The meeting will last until 11 a.m. Advance reservations are required. Send your request to Ed Barks at ebarks@…
Type: News
Panelists urge greater interfaith understanding
The production crew of the documentary "Guru Nanak," which was screened at the National Press Club on Nov. 20. The United States should work harder to promote greater understanding of different faiths and religions, panelists said at a movie screening Wednesday night, Nov. 20, at the National Press Club. In a panel discussion after the premiere of the upcoming public television documentary “Guru Nanak: The Founder of Sikhism - Life and Legacy," speakers said while interfaith dialogue can be difficult and mean a lot of time spent cleaning up misconceptions, it can encourage more tolerance…
Type: News
National World War II Memorial
St. Florian talked about the design and construction of the National World War II Memorial. He also addressed the political controversies over the monument. Following prepared remarks, he responded to questions from the audience. The video quality of this program is poor.
Type: Media
Club's American Legion Post celebrates 100 years
National Press Club President Alison Fitgerald Kodjakj (l), American Legion Post 20 Commander Jim Noone and Doranetta Porter, commander of the D.C. Department of the American Legion, cut the post's 100th birthday cake with a naval officer's sword. Photo: Rex Stucky. With a cake cut by a naval officer’s sword, American Legion Post 20 celebrated its centennial Tuesday evening, Nov. 19. Post 20, affiliated with the National Press Club for all of the post’s 100 years, received its charter on November 19, 1919. The post was founded at the urging of the most celebrated American commander of…
Type: News
Sen. Whitehouse to warn of judicial activism, Dec. 4
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) will explore the issue of judicial activism at a National Press Club Headliners news conference at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4. The event, scheduled for the Zenger Room, is open to all credentialed media and members of the National Press Club. Advance registration is required. Judicial activism was often used in the past by conservatives to decry decisions of perceived liberal judges and courts on matters of social activism. Whitehouse’s view is the opposite. He is concerned that the federal judiciary is tending to support the interests of partisan political…
Type: News
Nationwide Operation in Iran
PEACEFUL TRANSITION TO FREEDOM AND DEMOCRACY NOW UNDER WAY IN IRAN National Salvation Front of Iran Announces Nation-Wide Operation in Iran to Remove and Replace the Clerical Regime WASHINGTON: The National Salvation Front (NSF) of Iran, the largest democratic opposition organization inside Iran, has announced in Washington, D.C., that the Iranian people have launched a nation-wide operation in Iran to peacefully remove the clerical regime and replace it with a democratic transition government. The NSF represents a broad cross-section of Iranian society – all professions, occupations,…
Type: Event
NPC Books & Brunch
Please join National Press Club Books and Brunch for a lively discussion in The Fourth Estate Restaurant. Books and Brunch is open to all Club members and their guests. Lunch may be ordered off the restaurant's menu. It is not mandatory to have read the book to participate in the discussion. If you are able to attend, please contact Fay Iudicello at [email protected] call her at (703) 989-4503 before noon on Thursday, Dec. 17 We want to assure adequate seating and service for all attendees.
Type: Event