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A Publisher's Perspective
Mr. Maxwell, British publishing magnate and owner of the New York Daily News, spoke on his perspective of the newspaper magazine publishing industry. He has long been an opponent of trade unions, and successfully defeated the New York newspaper trade unions to save the Daily News. In his remarks, Mr. Maxwell discussed current affairs, including events in the Soviet Union. He predicted Soviet President Gorbachev would offer the United States a promise to prevent armaments sales to Middle Eastern countries in return for aid and favorable consideration in the "group of seven" economic talks in…
Type: Media
“Always be honest with the press,” Communicators Summit hears
Communications experts spanning a range of industries gathered at the National Press Club Tuesday for the annual Communicators Summit to discuss the role of crisis communications in politics and media. Former Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter (D) led the first session reading an open letter to President-elect Donald Trump (R), slamming him for divisive campaign rhetoric and proposed policies that would harm marginalized groups of people. Nutter implored Trump to “ask the American public for forgiveness -- not from a teleprompter -- but from [his] head, heart and soul.” He further urged Trump…
Type: News
An Evening of Pols, Pundits and Prose – THIS Friday; Dinner available
You’ll find something for everyone on your literary holiday list at the National Press Club's 39th annual Book Fair & Authors’ Night on Friday, Nov. 18. Children will be delighted with NPC member Deborah Kalb’s time-travel adventure, "The President and Me: George Washington and the Magic Hat," or Mary Quattlebaum’s "National Geographic Kids Chapters: Together Forever; True Stories of Amazing Animal Friendships!" Cooking enthusiasts should be sure to meet authors such as Domenica Marchetti, who will be there with her new book, "Preserving Italy: Canning, Curing, Infusing, and Bottling…
Type: News
Newsmaker panel sees regulatory rollback for education
Although education was "far from a top-tier" 2016 campaign issue, stakeholders should anticipate Trump administration efforts to scale back the U.S. Department of Education, a leading education advocate warned during a National Press Club Newsmaker event on Nov. 14. Action is also likely on the Higher Education Act, overdue for reauthorization, and on K-12 school choice, said Caroline Hendrie, executive director of the Education Writers Association during a Newsmaker forum Monday. Panelists noted the names that have already floated for education secretary include Rep. Luke Messer (R-Ind…
Type: News
Friends, family recall importance of Club to Bill Hickman
The National Press Club was a central part of Bill Hickman’s life, friends and family remembered at a Life Celebration in Vienna, Virginia, on Monday, Nov. 13. Hickman died at the age of 77 on Nov. 10 as a result of complications from lung cancer. Hickman directed the $90-million redevelopment of the National Press Building, he introduced members to the Press Club and he made friends there, mourners said. Joe Motheral, chairman of the NPC’S Book & Author Committee on which Hickman served, remembered how he met Hickman at the Club and the two men began meeting each other for lunch and the…
Type: News
Talk Maryland-Georgetown Basketball Excitement with Game Broadcaster Johnny Holliday on Monday Nov. 21
Don't you need to ask the Voice of the Maryland Terps what it was like broadcasting Tuesday night's Maryland-Georgetown basketball game inside a raucous Verizon Center? Here's your chance. This event is open to the public. And, here's what you'll be enjoying before the Q&A sponsored by the National Press Club Broadcast Committee on Monday, Nov. 21 in the Winners Room of the Fourth Estate restaurant. Appetizer: Caesar salad, romaine lettuce, Parmesan cheese, croutons and house-made dressing (Anchovies available on the side); or Soup du jour Entrée Choice: Grilled Angus beef flat iron…
Type: News
Wake planned Saturday Dec. 3 for former Press Club President Cosgrove
The National Press Club will honor the late John Cosgrove, a former NPC president who passed away last month, on Saturday Dec. 3 from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. with a reception for Press Club members and his family and friends in the NPC Ballroom. Cosgrove, who presented President John F. Kennedy his NPC membership card, served his club for decades and was the NPC's longest surviving president. The Board of Governors renamed the newly renovated Games Room as the John Cosgrove Members' Lounge in September. The wake is open to members and no tickets are required.
Type: News
Head table seat for luncheon with EPA Administrator McCarthy Monday, Nov. 21
Are you a journalist National Press Club member who covers the environment? If so, I’ve got a complimentary head table seat for you at the Monday, Nov. 21 Press Club luncheon. Please contact me at [email protected].
Type: News
No Taco Night this Friday
Due to the Roast Beef Buffet Dinner Night this Friday, Nov. 18, there will not be a Taco Night. Taco Night resumes Friday, Dec. 2 after the Club's Thanksgiving break. We hope to see you then!
Type: News
Snippets from National Press Club History: Opening Night
National Press Club 1979 President Art Wiese was one of the Club's greatest leaders and most ardent supporters. He was responsible for planning much of the reconstruction of the Club during the building renovation in the early 1980s. For years he was a watchdog to assure that the Club maintained its tradition as a safe harbor for journalists and communicators. In his later years, he put together a series of snippets on the Club's history. In honor of his passing this year, The Wire will run one of them each week. Here's the first: "In May 1908 the new National Press Club threw open the doors…
Type: News