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Oktoberfest Buffet
A variety of long-favorite German dishes will highlight the menu at the Club’s annual observance of Oktoberfest on Thursday, Oct. 26, at the Reliable Source restaurant. And there will be more: Adding gaiety to the evening's revelry will be accordion player Russell Wilson. A member of the Marine Band, he often has performed at the White House. The cost of buffet is $35 for members and $40 for nonmembers. Reservations are recommended. To make a reservation call 202-662-7443 or email [email protected]. A special Oktoberfest beer will complement the buffet. Our menu will include: Soup: Deutsche Bier…
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Club author discusses biography based on WWII family diaries and letters
Jody Beck Club memberJody Beck has always had a strong interest in her family history, but it was the discovery of World War II-era diary entries and family letters about Madsen Cobb Kokjer, nicknamed Ty, that led her to write “Your Loving Son, Ty: A World War II Story of Hope and Horror in the Pacific.” In the latest episode of Update-1 , Beck speaks with Broadcast/Podcast Team co-chair Adam Konowe about the plethora of documents made available to her, as well as what she pieced together about Ty's life before and during the war. Postscripts to this poignant family story were revealed…
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Embassy Night hosted by Ambassador of Iraq
On behalf of the National Press Club's International Correspondents Team, Club members are cordially invited to a reception hosted by Iraqi Ambassador to the United States Nazar Al Khirullah from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 25. Held at the Iraqi Embassy, this exclusive reception will offer National Press Club members a chance to make valuable contacts with embassy staff and learn more about US-Iraq relations. Beverages and a light buffet of Iraqi cuisine will be served.
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Embassy Night hosted by Ambassador of Lithuania
On behalf of the National Press Club's International Correspondents Committee, Club members are cordially invited to a reception hosted by the Lithuanian Ambassador to the United States, Audra Plepytė, on Tuesday, Sept. 17 from 6-8 p.m. Held at the Lithuanian Embassy, this exclusive reception will offer journalists a chance to make valuable contacts with embassy staff and learn more about US-Lithuanian relations. This event is off-the-record.
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Embassy Night hosted by Ambassador of Australia
On behalf of the National Press Club's International Correspondents Team, Club members are cordially invited to an Embassy Night hosted by the Australian Ambassador to the United States, Kevin Rudd, on Thursday, Sept. 5 from 6-8 p.m. Held at the Australian Embassy, this exclusive reception will offer journalists a chance to make valuable contacts with embassy staff and learn more about US-Australia relations. This event is off-the-record.
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Deadline Extended
The deadline for the 2024 National Press Club Journalism Awards has been extended! Last-minute entries will be accepted until May 7, 2024.
Oral Histories
The National Press Club Archives holds two large collections of oral history interviews done by the National Press Club Oral History Committee and by the Washington Press Club Foundation. Some oral histories include audio or video, while others have both. Most of the oral histories conducted by the National Press Club do not have transcripts. All of the oral histories conducted by the Washington Press Club Foundation have transcripts. Researchers are encouraged to make an appointment with the Archivist to listen or view any tapes or transcripts. For a complete list of oral histories please…
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Nominations for club election candidates now open
Nominations for the National Press Club Board of Governors officer and governor positions are now open. On Sept. 16, the board approved Jen Judson to chair the election board and an election calendar that is available below. Nominations are open until Oct. 31. Those interested in throwing their hat in the ring should read the Club bylaws and election rules. The five officer positions, restricted to Journalist members, are president, vice president, treasurer, secretary and membership secretary. Two three-year terms on the Board of Governors for Journalist members are open. In addition, a…
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Club welcomes German reporting fellows to Taco Night this Friday
Come expand your horizons and meet new friends at Taco Night, Friday, Oct. 4, with our special guests - the Daniel Haufler fellows - 11 German journalists, reporters and editors visiting the U.S. The fellowship, through the taz Panter Foundation, seeks to "cultivate a deep understanding of the forces shaping the US media landscape and their potential impacts on the USA, Germany, and beyond." The fellows are looking forward to meeting journalists in the U.S., so please make sure to stop by their table, say hello and give them a warm Press Club welcome. You can learn more about the Fellows…
Type: News