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U.S.-Soviet Arms Control
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This week in National Press Club history: Olympic Torch and D-Day
JUNE 5, 2012: National Press Club member Tony Culley-Foster represented the United States as an Olympic Games Torchbearer when he carried the Olympic Flame across the borders of Counties Londonderry (Derry) and Tyrone in the village of Magheramason, Northern Ireland. In the summer of 1975, Tony ran 2.986 miles across the United States from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. to promote the President’s Council for Physical Fitness and Sports. In the spring of 1970, he became the only person in history to run the 1,234 circumference of Ireland. (That’s an average of 39 miles a day at a pace of…
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Newspaper paywalls Is topic at Communicators Breakfast tomorrow, 8 a.m.
Gary Evans, a digital communications expert and former USA Today executive, will provide his perspective on the current state of the business side of journalism at the next Communicators Breakfast on Tuesday, June 4. The breakfast will be held in the Truman Lounge. Admission is free for National Press Club members. The Club’s free breakfast will be served at 8 a.m., with the program starting at 8:30 a.m. Click here to RSVP. Login is required. Evans, who managed paid content strategy for USA Today and is now a consultant, will speak at a time when newspapers such as The Washington Post are…
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'Life of Pi' on tap at Dinner and Movie Night this Thursday
Kick off your summer movie-going experience by watching "Life of Pi" at the Club's first Dinner and Movie Night of the season this Thursday, June 6, in the Reliable Source. This fantasy film is based off the 2001 best-selling novel and tells the story of one man’s 227-day survival aboard a boat stranded with a tiger. Combine this Oscar-winning film over dinner from the Reliable Source's varied menu. Showtime is 7 p.m. No reservations are needed. Guests are welcome to attend with any member.
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How to get on TV? Experts to offer tips tomorrow, 6:30 p.m.
Television appearances can broaden the reach of a print story and advance the careers of the reporters who wrote them. But what if your publication doesn't have a bevy of publicists to line up such appearances? It falls to you, and it can be difficult to navigate the new terrain. The National Press Club Journalism Institute's Professional Development Committee is offering a primer on how to do it at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 4, in the Holeman Lounge. This session is designed to explain how to get the attention of bookers as a subject- matter expert, and stay on their list. Jonathan Capehart,…
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Discovery Communications founder John Hendricks, with Paula Zahn, to discuss his new book June 27
Media titan John Hendricks, founder and chairman of Discovery Communications, will discuss his new book, "A Curious Discovery: An Entrepreneur's Story," on June 27, at 6:30 p.m. in the Ballroom. A book signing will follow the discussion. He will appear in conversation with award-winning journalist Paula Zahn, former CNN anchor who now hosts "On the Case with Paula Zahn, a newsmagazine series on Investigation Discovery Channel, one of Discovery Communications cable TV channels. This is a ticketed event. Registration is required by clicking here. Cost is $5 for National Press Club members, $10…
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CNN expert to show how to use Instagram as new tool in newsroom June 19
More and more newsrooms are using Instagram, a fast-growing digital photo sharing service, as an innovative reporting tool. But how do you leverage it to find story and visual ideas and for reporting on stories? Find out how on Wednesday, June 19, from Eric Weisbrod, digital producer of cross platform platform programming at CNN. He'll teach a session that will show you how to use Instagram to create and push out your own images, build your social media community and find story ideas. Registration is required by clicking here. Cost is $10 for National Press Club members, $15 for the public.…
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Author Steve Berry to Speak at Club June 19
Steve Berry, New York Times and No. 1 internationally bestselling author, will discuss his newest thriller, "The King's Deception," at 6:30 pm Wednesday, June 19. A book signing will follow the discussion. Registration is required at http://www.press.org/events/deception. Tickets are free for NPC members and $5 for nonmembers. This event is a fundraiser for the National Press Club Journalism Institute. No outside books will be permitted. The novel features Cotton Malone and his 15-year-old son, Gary, who are headed to Europe. As a favor to his former boss at the Justice Department, Malone…
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Jazz, Paywalls and TV Highlight First Week of June at Club
June begins with a bang at the National Press Club with a series of events for members. On Tuesday, June 4, Gary Evans, a digital communications expert and former USA Today executive, will provide his perspective on the current state of the business side of journalism at the next Communicators Breakfast. The breakfast will be held in the Truman Lounge. Admission is free for NPC members. The Club’s free breakfast will be served at 8 a.m. and the program starts at 8:30. Click here to RSVP (login required): http://press.org/events/npc-communicators-breakfast-paid-content-media-…. That same…
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Agriculture Secretary Vilsack to Speak at June 5 Luncheon
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will speak at a Club luncheon at 12:30 pm on Wednesday, June 5, with remarks beginning at 1 pm, followed by a question-and-answer session ending at 2 pm. Vilsack will discuss risks of droughts, floods, invasive pests and food waste in the United States and highlight solutions to improve sustainability. Before ascending to the position of USDA secretary in January 2009, Vilsack, a native of Pittsburgh, served two terms as the governor of Iowa. He unsuccessfully sought the Democratic nomination for president in 2008. Tickets cost $21 for Press Club members…
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