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Tales from the National Press Club

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by Gil Klein
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Availability:In StockContributor:Gil KleinPublish date:2020-04-27Pages:208
Language:EnglishPublisher:History PressISBN-13:9781467143172ISBN-10:1467143170UPC:9781467143172Book Category:Biography & Autobiography, HistoryBook Subcategory:Editors, Journalists, Publishers, United StatesSize:8.90 x 6.00 x 0.60 inchesWeight:1.0009Product ID:SCJHB0Y4A9

Tales from the National Press Club: Washington Journalism History

Since the beginning of the twentieth century, the National Press Club has been the hub of Washington journalism. Started by reporters as a watering hole for late-night card games, the Club soon attracted newsmakers who shaped American and world history.

This book chronicles the fascinating stories and colorful characters that have passed through the doors of one of Washington DC's most iconic institutions. From presidential press conferences to late-night gatherings of journalists, the National Press Club has witnessed and documented the major events that defined America throughout the 1900s and beyond.

Inside the National Press Club

The National Press Club represents more than just a meeting place for journalists. It stands as a living archive of American political history, where reporters, editors, and publishers have gathered to share stories, break news, and interact with the political figures they cover. This collection captures the unique atmosphere and significant moments that have made the Club an essential part of Washington's media landscape.

Language:EnglishPublisher:History PressISBN-13:9781467143172ISBN-10:1467143170UPC:9781467143172Book Category:Biography & Autobiography, HistoryBook Subcategory:Editors, Journalists, Publishers, United StatesSize:8.90 x 6.00 x 0.60 inchesWeight:1.0009Product ID:SCJHB0Y4A9

Klein, Gil: Gil Klein has been a national correspondent and a journalism educator since arriving in Washington from the Tampa Tribune in 1985 to write for the Media General News Service. He was elected National Press Club president for 1994 and worked on two previous Club histories. He is now coordinator of the University of Oklahoma's Washington journalism program and its Gaylord News Bureau and is the author of Trouble in Lafayette Square: Assassination, Protest & Murder at the White House.

What You'll Discover

This paperback edition provides readers with an insider's perspective on Washington journalism, featuring accounts of the reporters who covered major national events and the newsmakers who participated in shaping policy and public opinion. The book serves as both a historical document and an engaging collection of journalist memoirs from America's capital.

Published by History Press in April 2020, this volume offers unique insights into the intersection of media and politics in Washington DC, making it an essential read for journalism students, history enthusiasts, and anyone interested in understanding how the press has documented American political life.

Publisher: History Press

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