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Hedrick Smith to keynote Silver Owls Fall Hoot, Oct. 26
Hedrick Smith, a prize winning journalist, author, and documentarian will headline the National Press Club Silver Owls Fall Hoot at 6 p.m., Friday, Oct. 26, in the ballroom. The Hoot is open to all Club members and their guests. Tickets are $35, which includes the Club's superb three-course dinner. The meal is preceded by a cash bar. Reservations can be made online or by calling the Club's reservations department at 202-662-7501. Smith, who won a Pulitzer Prize for his reporting for The New York Times, and two Emmy Awards for television documentaries, will talk about his belief that the…
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NFL Fans: Come to Club Thursday for Leibovich book event, Eagles-Giants game
Touch down at the National Press Club this Thursday, Oct. 11, for two major NFL events. First, The New York Times Magazine’s chief national correspondent, Mark Leibovich, will share his new book, “Big Game: The NFL in Dangerous Times,” at a Headliners Book Event at 6:30 p.m. The event will feature a discussion with the author, an audience question-and-answer session, and a book signing. There will be a cash beer bar in the room, as well as complimentary game-day snacks for attendees. At 8 p.m., fans can head upstairs to The Reliable Source to watch the Philadelphia Eagles take on the New…
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Author to discuss new book on WW II battle at American Legion Post 20 meeting, Nov. 14
James M. Scott, author of several highly acclaimed books on military history, will be guest speaker at the National Press Club's American Legion Post 20 meeting at noon Wednesday, Nov. 14, in the McClendon Room. The speaker portion of the meeting is open to all Club members. Scott will discuss his newest work, "Rampage," scheduled for release Oct. 30. "Rampage" is about the World War II Battle of Manila as U.S. forces fought their way back to the Philippines. The 29-day battle to retake Manila resulted in virtual destruction of the city and saw a rampage by Japanese soldiers and Marines…
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Electrical and medical imaging trade association seeks managing editor
NEMA, the national trade association representing electrical and medical imaging manufacturers, is now hiring for an experienced managing editor of its digital content library. The incumbent will lead the organization’s evolution to a digital portfolio that broadens NEMA capabilities and identifies new platforms through which the organization can engage key audiences. NEMA is based in Arlington, Virginia, and offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including paid holidays and personal time, flexible working hours, 401(k) plan, health/dental insurance, and partial pre-tax parking/…
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House Speaker Ryan worries about 'divisiveness' seeping deeper into society
Retiring House Speaker Paul Ryan told a National Press Club audience Oct. 8 the nation is experiencing "a lot of divisiveness" but that Congress continues to work in a bipartisan way. He also addressed criticism that he does not stand up to President Donald Trump forcefully enough by saying that he tries to influence Trump through "good relationships" and "private conversations." Ever the self-described "policy maker who came into political leadership," Ryan said the political hostility was coming from both sides but could be lessened by growing the economy and getting people people out…
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Pub Quiz: Food, drinks, trivia, prizes return Oct. 11
It's that time of the month for food, drinks, trivia and prizes! Yep, the National Press Club Pub Quiz is back! Get your trivia game on at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11, in the Reliable Source's Truman Lounge. And, as a bonus, Pub Quiz will feature a special trivia round on the embassies of D.C., brought to you by Diplomatica, a weekly newsletter exploring the hidden histories of diplomatic properties in D.C., and around the world. Arrive early with your friends, fellow members and colleagues, and order a hearty meal from the Reliable Source kitchen and a tasty drink from the bar. Don’t have a…
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Kornacki cites '90s political wars as start of America’s deep political divide
On the day before the Senate voted largely along party lines to confirm Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court, MSNBC host and NBS News national political correspondent Steve Kornacki told a National Press Club audience that America's deep political divide began to form more than 20 years ago. The political wars of the 1990s and Newt Gingrich’s redefinition of the Republican strategy fostered a party-versus-party mentality that fully crystalized in the stark contrast of red and blue states in the 2000 election, Kornacki asserted. “I’m not saying there was no turmoil, or chaos and wide-scale…
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The Edison Project
Mr. Schmidt and Mr. Whittle spoke to a luncheon audience at the National Press Club on the goals of the Edison Project, an educational initiative to create new private schools across the country. The two speakers discussed the nation's educational policies, and the policies to be adopted in the schools created by the Edison Project. Following their prepared remarks, the speakers responded to written questions submitted by the audience. Mr. Schmidt was the president of Yale University prior to being named president of the Edison Project earlier in the year.
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NPC in History: Where did the Club’s first president work?
William P. Spurgeon was the first National Press Club president, of that there is no doubt. When Graham Nichol of the Washington Times, who was the driving force in establishing the Club, declined the presidency, Spurgeon was elected and served in both 1908 and 1909. But for whom did he work? In the photos of past presidents that have lined the hallway on the 14th floor for decades, “Washington Post” is clearly written under Spurgeon’s photo. The 1958 history of the Club lists him as being with the Post. A 1948 history gives passing reference to him as being at the Post.The 1928 history…
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New play depicts life of powerful, forgotten financier founder Robert Morris, noon Oct. 13
Alexander Hamilton revered him. Benjamin Franklin prized this fellow-Philadelphian. None appreciated him more than both President and General George Washington. Thomas Jefferson thought he was a fox. But in 1781 they all agreed that only Robert Morris could become the superintendent of finance and save the nation from financial destruction. And he did. General Washington won the War, but never ceased in his praise of Morris' indispensable financial and economic acumen in confronting Great Britain, the world's greatest economic power. National Press Club member Anthony Gallo has written a new…
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