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Austin Tice Case at Year 13
A full-day conference examining new developments in the past year in Austin’s case in government, media, and intelligence.
The National Press Club and Press Freedom Center annually mark the day of Austin Tice’s abduction to keep his case at the forefront of public attention and to maintain pressure on those with the power to bring him home. This longstanding effort is carried out in close partnership with the Tice family, who use this moment each year to reflect on what has passed and prepare for what lies ahead. These commemorations have taken many forms, from intimate gatherings to panel discussions. Until now, however, the Press Club and its Press Freedom Center have never convened a full-day conference…
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Satchmo at the National Press Club
Upper left: National Press Club President Vernon and Mrs. Louviere with Louis and Lucille Armstrong. Lower right: Humorist Mark Russell (right) greets Louis Armstrong. Louis Armstrong was in Washington on January 29, 1971 to perform at the Inauguration of then incoming National Press Club President Vernon Louviere, a fellow native of New Orleans. Armstrong had been too ill to play trumpet for much of 1970 and the infrequent recordings of him from this period consist only of vocal performances. But on this evening Armstrong, backed by a group that included trombonist Tyree Glenn and Tommy…
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U.S.-DRC Mineral Partnership Information Session
Join us in Washington, D.C., for a pivotal gathering at the U.S.-DRC Mineral Partnership Information Session, scheduled for August 21, 2025. This high-level information session aims to foster collaboration between the United States and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in the mineral sector, which plays a crucial role in both economies and global supply chains. The event is being hosted by Von Batten-Montague-York, L.C., and is sponsored by Sokam Holding Sarl of the Democratic Republic of Congo. To learn more, email: [email protected]
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National Press Club in History: V-J Day at 14th and F
For hours, civilians and military personnel had gathered in Lafayette Park across the street from the White House, sitting on the lawn, chatting quietly with one another. In the still, hot August weather, men wore ties and jackets, fedoras and Panama hats. Women were stylishly dressed. Women as well as men wore Army and Navy uniforms, and all of them appeared to be sharp and neatly pressed. On this day 80 years ago, they knew the news was coming. Many of them were reading earlier editions of the city’s three daily newspapers, The Washington Post, the Evening Star and the Times-Herald. This is…
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Press Freedom Center To Host All-Day Conference on Austin Tice Case on Aug. 14
News Advisory What A full-day conference examining new developments in the past year in Austin’s case in government, media, and intelligence. Who Leaders in domestic and foreign government, journalism and academia, as well as the Tice family, will help attendees understand what has happened in Syria over the past year and how that has changed the United States’ regional policies and decisions, and therefore the United States’ strategy towards freeing Austin. When Thursday, August 14 (13 years since the day of Austin’s abduction in Syria). Programs begin at 9:00am and conclude at 5:00pm. The…
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Updated Schedule for Press Freedom Center Full Day Conference on Austin Tice Case on Aug. 14
News Advisory What On August 14, the Press Freedom Center will host a full-day conference examining new developments in the past year in Austin’s case in government, media, and intelligence. Below is an updated itinerary with information on events and speakers. RSVP and Details Tickets cost $35 per person and will support the Press Freedom Center. Tickets include coffee, a light breakfast, and lunch. You can RSVP at this Eventbrite link. We welcome your support if you wish to provide sponsorship for the event; if interested, please email [email protected]. Partners Initial partners for…
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The event will include a discussion with the author and a book signing. Ticket prices are $5 for National Press Club members and $10 for general admission. Books are available for pre-purchase. A limited number of books will be available at the event. To submit a question in advance, please put EARTH in the subject line and email to [email protected]. The deadline for submitting questions is 4 p.m. on the day of the event.