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Current Crisis in Cambodia
Mr. Song talked about current events in Cambodia. He said his country is at the brink of another civil war and explained the dynamics of the internal conflict in Cambodia. Following his prepared remarks, Mr. Song took questions from the press.
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Finding Your Voice: 50 Essential Strategies for Great Writing
Roy Peter Clark, one of journalism's most influential writing coaches, makes his happy return to the National Press Club to conduct one of his popular and informative writing workshops. Clark taught writing at the Poynter Institute for 40 years. He is the author of 18 books on writing, reading, language and journalism, including Writing Tools, The Glamour of Grammar, Help! for Writers, How to Write Short, and the Art of X-ray Reading. He promises to add music to the learning. He'll be signing copies of his books. The event will take place in the Holeman Lounge, from 9.30am to 11am. Tickets…
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NPC Headliners Luncheon with NIAID Director Dr. Anthony Fauci
Livestream will begin 7/18 at 1:00pm ET. This past year’s flu season killed more children than any other non-pandemic year on record, according to data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) earlier this year. As the world marks the 100-year anniversary of the Spanish flu pandemic, which killed an estimated 50 million people worldwide in 1918, the push for the development of a universal flu vaccine capable of addressing future pandemics is gaining ground – most notably with the appropriations of an additional $40 million to the National Institute of Allergy and…
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Anthony Bourdain Commemorative Dinner at The Fourth Estate Restaurant
Anthony Bourdain, who died June 8, will be sadly missed, but not easily forgotten. Bourdain launched the publication of his "Les Halles Cookbook" - named for the NYC Bistro at which he had been the Executive Chef since 1998 - in 2004 at a dinner in the Fourth Estate Restaurant at The National Press Club. To honor his memory, the Fourth Estate is planning to re-create the six course meal served that evening - adding hors d’oeuvres - at a dinner July 24, 2018. Hors d’oeuvres will be served at 6:30pm with dinner following at 7pm. The cost is $80 for individual tickets, with a $10 discount when…
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NPC History & Heritage Team
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The Hidden History of Washington, D.C.'s Lafayette Square
If you take a walk on any given day through Lafayette Square, the small public park directly north of the White House, you will find throngs of tourists and school groups snapping selfies, protestors and street artists hoping to be heard, and local politicos and professionals just passing through on their way to work. While many are drawn to Lafayette Square by the iconic grandeur of the White House, few are likely aware of the park’s own fascinating place in history as the setting for some of our nation’s most shocking and dramatic events. Often referred to as the National Press Club’s in-…
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NPC Pub Quiz Night
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Books & Brunch
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Books & Brunch
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NPC Books & Brunch
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