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Reliable Source announces cocktail menu for presidential debate viewing party
The Reliable Source Presidential Cocktail Menu Democrats Daiquiri (John F. Kennedy) $8 1.5 ounces white rum½ ounce fresh lime juice½ oz simple syrup Shake well with ice, strain into chilled cocktail glass or coupe (wider-styled Champagne glass) President John F. Kennedy (1961-63) sipped Daiquiris on the evening of Election Day, 1960, watching the returns and coming to learn he’d become the 35th President of the United States. Dry Gin Martini (Franklin D. Roosevelt) $8 2 oz London dry gin1 oz dry vermouth1 olive1 tsp olive brine Stir all ingredients in mixing glass with plenty of ice. Strain…
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Learn how to stay safe, plan your foreign reporting trip at NPC panel, Sept. 29 at 6:30 p.m.
Planning your first foreign reporting trip is a serious logistical task. There are many things to think about including vaccinations, emergency insurance, in-country transportation and lodging, and, most critically to success, finding a good fixer. Learn how to plan your trip at a Thursday Sept. 29 National Press Club panel discussion sponsored by the NPC's International Correspondents and Freelancers Committees. The event will take place from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the NPC's Conference Room. Attendance is free for Press Club members and $10 for the public. Tickets can be purchased here.…
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Toastmasters meets Monday, Sept. 26, 7p.m. in NPC's McClendon Room
Practice different speaking styles –- extemporaneous and planned, humorous and serious –- and develop your leadership skills at Toastmasters at the National Press Club. The next meeting is at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 26, and is open to Press Club members and the public. Toastmasters meets on the second and fourth Monday of each month. The Oct. 10 meeting has been moved to Oct. 17 due to the federal holiday on Oct. 10. Toastmasters also serves as a platform to practice delivering a policy piece or other technical speech. You’ll be amazed at the things people do and know. Recent stories included…
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Press Club Newsmaker looks at presidential transition on Friday, Sept. 30 at 10 a.m.
What will the Clinton and Trump transition teams need to accomplish to ensure the next president will be fully prepared to assume the reins of power next January? What are they already doing? How has the transition process changed as a result of cyber security threats and other concerns? These are some of the questions a National Press Club Newsmaker plans to examine on Friday, Sept. 30 at 10 a.m. in the NPC's Zenger Room. As with all Newsmaker events, this press conference is open to credentialed media and Press Club members, free of charge. No advance registration is required. Thomas “Mack…
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Peace in the Middle East
Mr. Sharon, Israeli housing minister, discussed the path to peace in the Middle East and the role of Israel in the peace process. In order to attain peace, which Mr. Sharon believes is possible, he said Saudi Arabia and Kuwait must both negotiate directly with Israel to create a fair peace agreement, since their foreign affairs directly affect Israel. He also called for an end to the arms escalation in the Middle East, and discussed other issues such as the problem of water distribution among the countries. Mr. Sharon said the only real solution to the problem of Palestinian refugees is to…
Type: Media
Fourth Estate adds Hungarian wines to menu for Tuesday, Sept. 27 event
The NPC's Fourth Estate restaurant is adding Hungarian wines to the menu for the celebration of Hungarian food and wine the National Press Club is planning for Tuesday, Sept. 27 at 6:30 p.m. Just a few tickets remain for the event. Tickets are $80 per person, $155 per couple, with a 15-percent discount for Press Club members. To register, click here. The dinner begins with cocktails and appetizers at 6:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 7. It kicks off a week’s worth of activities throughout the U.S. marking the 60th anniversary of the 1956 Hungarian revolution. Péter Szijjártó, Hungarian…
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Watch first presidential debate at Reliable Source; special menu
The National Press Club plans to host a viewing party for the first Presidential Debate between the Democratic nominee Hillary Rodham Clinton and the Republican nominee Donald J. Trump on Monday, Sept. 26 at 8:30 p.m. in the NPC's Reliable Source Truman Lounge. Press Club members and guests are invited to watch this debate on wide plasma screen TVs.You can make an evening of it by making a dinner reservation at the Reliable Source before the event by calling 202-662-7443 or e-mail [email protected]. Menu for Presidential Debate Monday, September 26 Bar Snacks/Appetizers New Hampshire Fried Mac…
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Lawyers, reporters to examine reporting under hostile president, Wednesday, Oct. 12
A distinguished panel of attorneys, and White House and Supreme Court journalists will try to separate hyperbole from reality in an Oct. 12 National Press Club panel discussion examining the potential damage to the First Amendment a future president, who is hostile to independent reporting, could have. The event, sponsored by the National Press Club Journalism Institute's Press Freedom Committee, is scheduled to take place from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the NPC's First Amendment Lounge, preceded by a reception from 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.. Tickets are $5 for club members and $10 for the general…
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Did You Know about the National Press Club's online membership directory?
Did you know the National Press Club has an online membership directory? Members can find general contact information for fellow members by visiting http://www.press.org/membership/directory. We encourage all members to review and update their contact information. Please include a photo, a bio and social-media links. You will be required to sign into the member only section to access the webpage. A current directory listing will increase your chance of sitting at the head table at an upcoming Speakers Luncheon. For more information about your membership benefits please send an email to…
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Wolf Blitzer receives National Press Club Fourth Estate Award at gala
The National Press Club’s ballroom took on the trappings of the Situation Room on the evening of Sept. 20 as CNN’s Wolf Blitzer received the NPC's Fourth Estate Award in recognition of the political anchor’s 44-year-long career. Accepting the Press Club's highest honor at the close of the gala, Blitzer acknowledged that he occupies a place in the media landscape during a time when strong journalism is more important than ever. “Some of our colleagues have been brutally harassed and insulted by voters. Others have courageously risked their lives to tell stories of consequence, whether in…
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