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Hear tales from the NPC vault on June 15
You belong to a Club with a fabulous history. Find out about it. National Press Club historian Gil Klein will be interviewed by Tom Risen of the Young Members Committee on Thursday, June 15, at 6:30 p.m. in the Cosgrove Lounge about what he has learned in his 30 years exploring the Club's past. The event is free for members and their guests. Drink specials and complimentary appetizers will be available. To make sure we have enough room, everyone coming should please reserve by clicking here. In the Club's 109 years, historic events and whacky hijinks have happened all the time. Every…
Type: News
Czechoslovakian Transition to Democracy
President Havel discussed the move towards democracy and an open market taking place in Czechoslovakia. He talked about the need for investment and the many opportunities for Western business in Czechoslovakia. Mr. Havel responded to questions following his remarks. Translation for Mr. Havel's remarks was supplied by an interpreter standing beside him at the podium.
Type: Media
Podcast provides New Zealander’s perspective on Washington politics and heartland culture
The ins and outs of the Trump presidency are dominating the headlines, not just in the United States but all around the world, even as far as New Zealand. Karl du Fresne, former editor of New Zealand’s daily The Dominion, tells Club broadcast/podcast team member Leone Lakhani why New Zealanders are captivated by U.S. politics. As the author of "A Road Tour of American Song Titles,'' du Fresne also shares his unique perspective on America’s heartland as portrayed in songwriting, something he chronicled during three trips covering 24 towns in 12 states. Update-1 is produced by Mike Hempen.…
Type: News
Fourth Estate closed for holiday weekend
The Fourth Estate Restaurant will be closed Sat., May 27 and Mon., May 29 in observance of Memorial Day. It will re-open for lunch on Tues., May 30 at 11:30 a.m.
Type: News
Jim Noone to command NPC American Legion Post 20
James A. Noone, a Vietnam War veteran and retired Navy captain, will be sworn in as commander of National Press Club American Legion Post 20 on June 2 at the annual convention of the D.C. Department of the Legion at Bolling Air Force Base. Noone, a 38-year Club member with nearly 40 years of experience in Washington in journalism, public affairs, law and government relations, was elected to succeed Kenneth Dalecki at a Post election meeting on Thursday, May 25. Dalecki is stepping down after five years as Post commander. Other Post offices elected are vice commanders Alfredo Diaz and Thomas…
Type: News
National Press Club calls for summit in wake of assault on reporter
The legal system has taken the appropriate action in the latest assault on a reporter, charging candidate Greg Gianforte with assault for the congressional candidate’s extraordinary attack that landed Guardian reporter Ben Jacobs in the hospital (ironically, for asking a question about health care). But because this is one in a series of threats against journalists — including one against the chair of the National Press Club’s Press Freedom team — that seem to be escalating, the National Press Club and its Journalism Institute want to go further. “The National Press Club has long been a…
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US Government Browbeats Endangered Mexican Journalist Into Returning Home
In an unfortunate setback for press freedom that seems all too typical of the times, U.S. government foot-dragging in the case of Mexican journalist Martin Mendez Pineda has put him in grave danger. As we have already reported, Mendez sought asylum in the United States after receiving death threats in his home country for reporting he did on government corruption. He followed the letter of U.S. law in doing so, presenting himself at the port of El Paso with an attorney when he entered the country. Despite this and despite finding that he had "credible fear" of returning to his home country,…
Type: News
Film by NPC members explores religion’s role in good health
Religious beliefs and practices are good for your health, Dr. Harold Koenig, director of the Center for Spirituality, Theology and Health at Duke University, asserts at the beginning of "Your Health: A Sacred Matter." The film, by National Press Club members and father/son team Gerald and Adam Krell, previewed at a Club event May 23. “Your Health: A Sacred Matter” cites studies showing the positive relationship between religion and well-being and examines the controversy over whether the appropriate place for religion and spirituality remains with the clergy and not in the doctor’s office. It…
Type: News
Gingrich plans Book Rap on ‘Understanding Trump’ on June 16
Newt Gingrich plans to appear at a National Press Club Book Rap on June 16 at 10 a.m. in the First Amendment Lounge to discuss his new book, “Understanding Trump,” and current events. Tickets are $5 for Press Club members and $10 for the general public. Tickets and books are available here. The Book Rap is a fundraiser for the NPC’s National Journalism Institute, so no outside books are allowed. In “Understanding Trump,” Gingrich shares what he learned from more than two years helping Donald J. Trump throughout his presidential campaign, during his transition from candidate to commander in…
Type: News
Combination of three NPC committees into new Headliners team going successfully
The combination of the National Press Club’s former Newsmakers, Speakers, and Book & Author Committees into a new Headliners Team this year is going successfully, according to Club President Jeff Ballou. Citing speakers ranging from the serious, like Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Joseph Dunford, to the entertaining, like ballet dancer Misty Copeland, Ballou said the reorganization was necessary in light of the past few years’ increased competition for D.C. area talks. “When the speakers series started in the early years of the Club, we were the only act in town. That’s no longer…
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