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Media Access During the Persian Gulf War
Asst. Secretary Williams spoke as part of the Society of Professional Journalists' Freedom of Information Day. He talked about the government's imposition of restrictive war time policy on the release of information during the Persian Gulf. He discussed how and what type of information was released to the press. The history of access to military information was discussed. Topics included press pools, press escorts, and military briefings. He spoke of two myths that have arisen over Persian Gulf war coverage: reporters did not do a good job of covering the war and reporters did not have much…
Type: Media
Book Rap to feature author of new book 'The Making of Donald Trump' Aug. 4
David Cay Johnston plans to discuss his new book, "The Making of Donald Trump," at a National Press Club Book Rap at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4, in the Conference Rooms. Tickets are $5 for National Press Club members; $10 for the public. This event is a fundraiser for the nonprofit National Press Club Journalism Institute. Tickets can be purchased online by clicking here. Books can be purchased online at the same time as tickets or at the event. No outside books or memorabilia are permitted. In "The Making of Donald Trump," Johnston goes back in time to look at Trump’s rise to power,…
Type: News
Nats' analyst Phil Wood to tell how baseball reporting has changed at 'Get It Online' discussion Wednesday
Enjoy a delicious buffet and talk Nationals baseball with Phil Wood, host of “Nats Talk” on MASN, television home of the Washington Nationals, at the National Press Club’s next “Get It Online” lunch discussion Wednesday (July 20), at noon in the Games Room. Woods will discuss how baseball reporting has changed with the advent of social media. The "Get It Online" discussion series brings experts in social media to the Club for a lunch discussion. Speakers deliver a short presentation and then answer questions. Cost of the event is $15 for Club members and $25 for nonmember guests, which…
Type: News
Job opportunity: Zayas-Hendrick Mediaworks seeks writer-editor
Zayas Hendrick Mediaworks LLC is looking for a writer/editor for a potential job opportunity anticipated to begin in the fall of 2016. The position will be to provide on-site public affairs support as required by the federal agency. Support will consist of writing and editing but also may include communications strategy/planning for individual programs or projects, support for special events and dissemination of content via a variety of media. If selected, the writer/editor will both develop written products entirely and edit a variety of products prepared by government staff. The writer/…
Type: News
Update-1 podcast: Club member interviews analyst on Brexit impact on aerospace industry
The current edition of Update-1, the national Press Club’s podcast, features an interview by Club Broadcast Committee member Adam Konowe with aerospace analyst Richard Aboulafia about the potential impact on the United Kingdom’s aerospace industry of the country’s referendum vote to leave the European Union. Aerospace is one of the U.K.’s most important industries. Konowe recorded the interview with Aboulafia, an analyst with Teal Group, an aerospace consulting firm, in the press center at the biennial Farnborough International Airshow in France. The interview covers Brexit in the context of…
Type: News
U.S. needs 'broad dialogue' on use of cyber, says NSA chief Rogers
Adm. Michael S. Rogers, director of the National Security Agency, called at a National Press Club luncheon Thursday for a "broad dialogue" about when and how the United States should use cyber in a way that is "coherent and legal." But he refused numerous times to go into detail beyond saying: "How we do our mission should be in a way that engenders confidence and trust." Resplendent in the Navy's summer whites, Rogers added: "We always obey the law. We acknowledge mistakes. We don't take short cuts." Rogers, who also is commander of the Cyber Command, said at the start of his remarks that…
Type: News
GOP convention nears; watch it evenings next week with good company, good eats in Truman Lounge
Political conventions are always exciting, and the Republican extravaganza in Cleveland next week promises to be especially so. Why watch it at home when you can enjoy it at the Club in good company and with good eats? Club members and their guests are invited to watch the GOP proceedings live from the convention on wide-screen TVs in the Truman Lounge the evenings of July 18 through July 21. The Reliable Source restaurant will serve up a special menu for the occasion. The goodies include: Appetizer: Chicken croquettes with roasted pepper remoulade, $10 Special entrées: Meat lover grill…
Type: News
Did You Know? Free coffee available in Truman Lounge weekdays after 3 p.m.
Didd you know the Club has complimentary coffee service every weekday starting at 3 p.m. in the Truman Lounge? It is the perfect spot for a break to network with fellow members, an afternoon meeting or to catch up on the daily news. It's just one of your benefits as a member of the National Press Club. For more information about all you membership benefits, send an email to [email protected].
Type: News
Want a crackin' good time? Reserve for Club's Crab Fest at Reliable Source July 28
Get ready to crack the shells and pick the crab meat to dip in the melted butter! It is time for the popular National Press Club Crab Fest in the Reliable Source. The popular crustaceans will be served along with a buffet of sides on Thursday, July 28, at 5:30 p.m.. It's great way to celebrate summer 2016. The Crab Fest buffet is $30 per person for members and $35 for nonmembers plus tax and gratuity. Reservations are encouraged because this event has sold out in the past. To make a reservation contact the Reliable Source at [email protected] or at 202-662-7443. Here's the menu: The Main event:…
Type: News
Kim Barker, other female war correspondents, to speak at 'Whiskey Tango Foxtrot' screening July 29
The National Press Club's Young Members and International Correspondents Committees will host a screening of the film "Whiskey Tango Foxtrot" on Friday, July 29, at 6:15 in the Holeman Lounge, followed by a panel discussion featuring journalist and author Kim Barker. Barker's real life experiences depicted in her book, "The Taliban Shuffle: Strange Days in Afghanistan and Pakistan," inspired the making of the film. Showtime for "Whiskey Tango Foxtrot is at 6:15 p.m. The panel discussion will take place immediately after the screening, followed by a brief question and answer session from the…
Type: News