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Dateline: Washington; the story of national affairs journalism in the life and times of the National Press Club
by National Press Club (U.S.)
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6 editions published between 1949 and 1968 in English and held by 545 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Shrdlu; an affectionate chronicle, National Press Club, Washington, 50th anniversary, 1908-1958
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2 editions published in 1958 in English and held by 54 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Are we safer in the dark? a Sunshine Week national dialogue on open government & secrecy
by Are we safer in the dark? Sunshine Week teleconference
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3 editions published in 2006 in English and held by 45 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Panel of experts discuss open government versus government secrecy, the impact on individuals and communities and what members of the public can do to express their opinions. During the 90-minute national teleconference, speakers & video segments ask: Do federal laws such as the Freedom of Information Act fulfill their promise to guarantee openness in government? How do laws passed and policies/regulations implemented since 9/11 encourage secrecy or openness? How does transparency affect the government's readiness and response to disasters such as Sago Mines and Hurricane Katrina? What about the public's ability to plan and respond - or to prevent disasters? What tools and resources work effectively in safeguarding the public's ability to hold government accountable?
Women's lib vs. the press: Germaine Greer addresses the National Press Club
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1 edition published in 1971 in English and held by 33 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Author of The Female Eunuch speaks to the National Press Club on the inequality of women's news coverage
[National Press Club luncheon speech : Ashley Judd]
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1 edition published in 2010 in English and held by 31 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Recording of the NPC Luncheon speech given by Ashley Judd on the topic of mountaintop removal coal mining
Abortion debate at the National Press Club
by Faye Wattleton
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2 editions published in 1983 in English and held by 29 WorldCat member libraries worldwide In an insightful, hard-hitting confrontation Faye Wattleton, president of Planned Parenthood, and Jack Willke, head of the Right-to-Life Committee, present their views on abortion. They discuss free choice, rights of the fetus, contraception, and sex education. Concludes with a question-and-answer session
Elie Wiesel at the National Press Club
by Elie Wiesel
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1 edition published in 1983 in English and held by 29 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Noted author, Holocaust survivor, and chairman of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council Elie Wiesel discusses attempts by journalists in World War II to tell the world what was happening in Germany and describes his own mission to ensure that people will never forget the Holocaust
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1 edition published in 1924 in English and held by 27 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Dan Rather on government and the media
by Dan Rather
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1 edition published in 1982 in English and held by 27 WorldCat member libraries worldwide News anchorman Dan Rather shares his views on relations between the news media and government. Topics include: public and private criticism of the press, efforts by the Reagan administration and Congress to restrict public access to government information, the differences between broadcast and newsprint jounalism, fairness and objectivity in newscasting, and the degree to which the news media is manipulated for publicity purposes
Congresswoman Bella Abzug a fiery speech on woman's rights and political power
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1 edition published in 1973 in English and held by 24 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Coretta Scott King at the National Press Club
by Coretta Scott King
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2 editions published in 1985 in English and held by 19 WorldCat member libraries worldwide King speaks on non-violent social change
The underlying crisis : coercion vs. choice : address by Dean Rusk, Secretary of State, before the National Press Club, Washington, D.C., July 10, 1961
by Dean Rusk
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1 edition published in 1961 in English and held by 17 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A. Graham Down who is killing excellence in America's schools?
by A. Graham Down
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1 edition published in 1983 in English and held by 17 WorldCat member libraries worldwide A. Graham Down, president of the Council for Basic Education, talks about the need to develop common objectives for all students, regardless of social class or career objectives. He also discusses the limitations of standardized tests and the need to evaluate students based on ability to write, think, and analyze problems. In conclusion he decries what he sees as America's love affair with job training rather than education
Stanley Karnow at the National Press Club
by Stanley Karnow
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2 editions published in 1985 in English and held by 15 WorldCat member libraries worldwide In a speech presented to the National Press Club, Karnow looks back on the Vietnam experience and explains why the U.S. got involved, what went wrong, and how to avoid "another Vietnam."
Dr. Helen Caldicott at the National Press Club
by Helen Caldicott
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1 edition published in 1983 in English and held by 15 WorldCat member libraries worldwide After a brief speech by Sen. Edward Kennedy repudiating a news release about the speaker, nuclear freeze advocate and president of Physicians for Social Responsibility Helen Caldicott speaks bluntly about the effects of nuclear war and the Reagan administration's nuclear arms policy. Concludes with a question-and-answer session
H. Ross Perot at the National Press Club
by H. Ross Perot
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1 edition published in 1984 in English and held by 14 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Texas businessman H. Ross Perot shares some practical suggestions on improving the quality of public education. He stresses the theme of a fully developed intellect and answers questions on gifted children, tuition tax credits, TV and creativity, textbook censorship, and the advantages of small schools
Supreme Court Justice Warren Burger
by Warren E Burger
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2 editions published in 1985 in English and held by 13 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Supreme Court Chief Justice Warren Burger gives a history of the creation and ratification of the United States Constitution and describes the role of this document in daily judicial decisions. Concludes with a question-and-answer session
Carl Sagan--star wars or mission to Mars
by Carl Sagan
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1 edition published in 1986 in English and held by 13 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Astronomer and physicist Carl Sagan points out the dangerous flaws of President Reagan's star wars program and calls for a joint US-USSR mission to Mars. He then answers questions on controversial issues, including creationism, the militarizing of space, and how to improve science reporting and education
James Baldwin--the world I never made
by James Baldwin
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1 edition published in 1986 in English and held by 12 WorldCat member libraries worldwide In this address, author and civil rights activist James Baldwin asserts that dangerous myths of cowboys, Indians, Communists, the simple-minded man as virtuous role model, and noble savages transformed into happy darkies, have created a system of ideas and thoughts which make reality hard to grasp. He then responds to questions about racism and the image of Black males
Transcript of UNRRA Director General Laguardia's address to members of the National Press Club, Washington, D.C., 1:00 p.m., Friday, 10 May, 1946
by Fiorello H La Guardia
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2 editions published in 1946 in English and held by 11 WorldCat member libraries worldwide more
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