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NPC American Legion Post 20 plans 'Gen. Pershing' address on Wednesday, Oct. 5, noon
September 30, 2016
David Shuey, an actor and historian, plans to portray Gen. John J. Pershing at the National Press Club noon on Wednesday, Oct. 5 in the NPC's McClendon Room at a luncheon meeting of NPC American Legion Post 20. All Press Club members are invited to watch Shuey's portrayal of the World War I general…
Read MoreReliable Source hosts Vice Presidential Debate Watch Party, Tuesday, Oct. 4 at 8:30 p.m.
September 29, 2016
National Press Club members and their guests are invited to watch the 2016 Vice Presidential Debate with Democratic Tim Kaine and Republican Mike Pence in the Reliable Source's Truman Lounge on Tuesday, Oct. 4 at 8:30 p.m. The Reliable Source plans to offer a theme food and beverage menu available…
Read MorePress Club members casting call: Sign up to participate in NPC's Got Talent Night
September 29, 2016
Attention National Press Club members! This is a casting call for our premier NPC’s Got Talent show, and we want YOU to show us what you got! We know some of you out there can sing, dance, perform a musical instrument, juggle and make people laugh, among other talents. Now you can showcase your…
Read MoreDid You Know: Press Club members can join the State Department Federal Credit Union?
September 28, 2016
Did you know that National Press Club members can join the State Department Federal Credit Union? Any member can open an account with the State Department Federal Credit Union, which features lifetime memberships with only a $1 deposit, free checking accounts, low-interest loans and high-yield…
Read MoreMy 65 years in journalism - 42 of them with the AP; It all began in junior high school
September 28, 2016
Former NPC President Myron Belkind gave a presentation about his life in journalism at the Watergate South Speakers Series on Sept. 18. Here is the edited text of his remarks: I want to begin by taking you back to 65 years ago this month, when I heard an announcement on the public-address system at…
Read MoreNPC's Reliable Source announces October events
September 28, 2016
The Reliable Source at the National Press Club is planning the following events in October: Tuesday, Oct. 4: Vice Presidential Debate Watch Party at 8:30 p.m. in the Truman Lounge Thursday, Oct. 13: NPC Pub Quiz Night at 7 p.m. in the Truman Lounge Friday, Oct. 14: Oktoberfest Buffet with…
Read MoreReliable Source announces cocktail menu for presidential debate viewing party
September 26, 2016
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…
Read MoreWatch first presidential debate at Reliable Source; special menu
September 22, 2016
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…
Read MoreDid You Know about the National Press Club's online membership directory?
September 21, 2016
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…
Read MoreJoin fellow Club members at taco night tonight
September 16, 2016
Please note: This story was inadvertently included in the Monday, Sept. 19 Wire email. Taco night was held on Friday, Sept. 16. Our apologies for the error. Join Membership Secretary Molly McCluskey for an open table/member reception tonight at the Club's taco night. Bring your questions or just…
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