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This Week In National Press Club History
June 11, 1927: The National Press Club holds a reception in the U.S. Chamber of Commerce auditorium for Col. Charles A. Lindbergh, then the most famous man in the world, less than a month after his celebrated solo trans-Atlantic flight. June 11, 2001: Historian David McCullough, winner of the Pulitzer Prize, The National Book Award, the Francis Parkman Prize, and numerous other honors, discusses his epic biography of John Adams at a National Press Club book rap. June 13, 1971: The New York Times begins publishing a series of articles based on the Pentagon Papers, a government study of U.S.…
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Registration open for 17th annual BEAT THE DEADLINE 5K on Saturday, Sept. 6
It’s time to lace up your shoes for the 2014 National Press Club BEAT THE DEADLINE 5K. Veronica Johnson of NBC4 Washington will serve as honorary race marshal for the Club's 17th Annual 5K to benefit education and diversity in journalism at 7:30 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 6. Toyota Motor Co., Dunbar Armored, and C-SPAN, longtime sponsors of the BEAT THE DEADLINE 5K, have already pledged their support of this year’s race. Members wishing to sponsor or donate to this event can find out more information online or contact Melinda Cooke at [email protected]. The race will be followed by the legendary…
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Attorneys who won Supreme Court same-sex marriage case to discuss their book Monday, June 23
Attorneys who joined forces to forge the legal argument that would carry the day for same-sex marriage in California, will discuss their book "Redeeming the Dream," at a book rap Monday, June 23 at 6:30 p.m. in the First Amendment Lounge. On June 26, 2013, the Supreme Court of the United States issued a pair of landmark decisions, striking down the Defense of Marriage Act and eliminating California’s discriminatory Proposition 8, reinstating the freedom to marry for gays and lesbians in California. David Boies and Theodore B. Olson tell the story of the five-year struggle to win the right for…
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Memorial service for Sean Carr at 4 p.m. Wednesday in the Murrow Room
A memorial service for Sean Patrick Carr will be held at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, June 11, in the Murrow Room. Sean, 43, of Rockville, Md., was a native of New Jersey and a graduate of Rutgers University. He was the senior reporter for SNL Financial covering insurance policy and financial issues. Memorial attendees are invited to share remembrances of Sean.
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Philanthropic leaders to discuss donor-advised funds Monday, June 16
Philanthropic leaders will discuss the changing face of philanthropy in America at a Newsmakers event Monday, June 16 at 10 a.m. Foundations that bear the names of the Fords, Carnegies, Rockefellers, and many other American visionaries have long been well known for their positive impact on American life. Equally as inspiring, but less well known, has been the role played by foundations and individual donors that work with few or no staff. Collectively, these philanthropists represent the largest segment of the U.S. philanthropic community. They practice a unique style of philanthropy - one…
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Pub Quiz to add World Cup rounds Thursday, June 12
Drop by the Truman Lounge Thursday, June 12, for an evening of trivia, food, drinks and prizes. Sponsored by the Events Committee, Pub Quiz is a great opportunity to gather with friends over food and drinks and to meet new friends and members. Veteran Pub Quiz emcee Marc Wojno will serve as quiz master. Gather a team of four (at least one teammate must be a Press Club member). The game starts at 7 p.m. and space fills up quickly, so be sure to arrive early to grab a table. Don’t have a team? No worries. Even if you arrive by yourself, we’ll team you up.
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Willie Geist of 'Morning Joe' raps with Dad Bill of 'CBS Morning Show' on their joint book
Father and son duo Bill Geist, of "CBS Sunday Morning Show," and Willie Geist, of "Morning Joe," and the "Today Show" discussed their joint book, "Good Talk Dad: The Birds and the Bees..and Other Conversations we forgot to Have," at a book rap June 5. Bill explained the later part of the title, “I couldn’t figure out why birds and bees to start with. They were backyard creatures.” Then he learned that, “Bees mate with the queen bee then drop dead.” He says he told Willy that a couple months ago. They agreed that they bonded over sports but Bill insisted, “No tennis or golf. Too much of a…
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Panel of statistics experts offers four tips for reporters
The National Press Club Journalism Institute sponsored a professional development session June 4 to explore the challenges journalists face when using statistics in reporting. The panelists, including NPC member Michelle Jamrisko of Bloomberg News, Sallie Keller of the Social and Decision Analytics Laboratory at the Virginia Bioinformatics Institute at Virginia Tech University and Ron Wasserstein of the American Statistical Association, shared their insights on what journalists need to know to accurately report statistical information. Here are four tips they offered: Tip #1: Determine the…
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Author to provide inside look at The New York Times Wednesday, June 25
Join the National Press Club at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 25, in the Murrow Room for an inside look at what it takes to become the nation’s premier newspaper in the digital age. A discussion of Nikki Usher’s new book, "Making News at The New York Times." will be moderated by Club President Myron Belkind. Usher will explain the changing demands on journalists worldwide to keep up with engaging their readers. Admission is free with registration. Register here. By presenting a lively chronicle of months spent in the newsroom observing daily conversations, meetings, and journalists at work,…
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New member orientation sessions breakfast and lunch Monday, June 18
Are you a new member of the National Press Club? Want to learn more about what the Club has to offer you? You can find out at one of two New Member Orientation sessions Wednesday, June 18. To fit members' schedules, the Club's Membership Department is offering sessions at both breakfast and lunch. The breakfast orientation will begin at 8:30 a.m., the lunch session at noon. Both will be in the Reliable Source restaurant. Please RSVP with your choice of session to Recruitment Manager Allyson Cannon at [email protected] by Monday, June 16.
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