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Book Rap: Senator John McCain "Thirteen Soldiers: A Personal History of Americans at War"
Senator John McCain will discuss and sign copies of his book "Thirteen Soldiers" at a book rap set to commemorate Veterans Day. "Thirteen Soldiers" offers McCain's evocative history of Americans at war, told through the personal accounts of thirteen remarkable soldiers who fought in major military conflicts, from the Revolutionary War of 1776 to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. As a veteran himself, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and a long-time student of history, McCain brings a distinctive perspective to this subject. "Thirteen Soldiers" tells the stories of real…
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Lamm Campaign Platform
Former Democratic governor of Colorado and presidential candidate Lamm talked about his hopes of wresting the Reform Party nomination from Ross Perot at their convention next week. He criticized both the Democratic and Republican Parties and said his platform would include smaller government, campaign finance reform and other issues. He took questions from the audience.
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Book Rap: Rebecca Frankel "War Dogs: Tales of Canine Heroism, History, and Love"
NPC Luncheon with Secretary Thomas Perez, U.S. Department of Labor
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NPC Newsmakers Committee
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NPC Broadcast Committee
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New NPC Member Happy Hour
Welcome! Now that you are a National Press Club Member, join us for a New Member Happy Hour! Mingle with Club Governors, Club Committee members, and fellow new members Wednesday, September 17 at 6:00 p.m. in the Truman Lounge! Light refreshments and drinks will be available. All registered guests are welcome to attend. The Happy Hour will also include a brief tour of the Club for those interested and answer any questions you may have. Questions, please contact Recruitment Manager, Allyson Cannon at [email protected]
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Book Rap: Nicholas Kristof "A Path Appears: Transforming Lives, Creating Opportunity"
Join us for coffee and a special morning book rap featuring Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof. Kristof will discuss and sign copies of his new book “A Path Appears: Transforming Lives, Creating Opportunity.” With scrupulous research and on-the-ground reporting, Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn investigate the art and science of giving, determine some of today’s most successful local and global initiatives to fight inequality, and evaluate particularly effective forms of help such as early childhood education. Intimately linked to this analysis are the…
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Book Rap: Tavis Smiley "Death of a King: The Real Story of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Final Year"
Book Rap: Nicholas Kristof "A Path Appears: Transforming Lives, Creating Opportunity"
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The Real Reason College Costs So Much
Vaccines at the Crossroads: Outbreaks on the Rise Across America
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NPC Luncheon with Former Sen. Jim Webb, D-Va.
Livestream starts at 1:00pm ET. Former Sen. Jim Webb, D-Va., will discuss economic fairness, foreign policy and the balance of power between Congress and the President at a National Press Club luncheon on Tuesday, Sept. 23. On the heels of a trip to Iowa and with plans to visit New Hampshire, Webb is seen as a possible 2016 Democratic candidate for president. Lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m., with remarks beginning at 1 p.m., followed by a question-and-answer session ending at 2 p.m. Tickets cost $22 for Press Club members ( NPC Members may purchase two tickets at this rate) and $36 for…
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