FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 21, 2014 National Archives Hosts 10th Annual McGowan Forum on Communications: White House Press Secretaries Registration now open for November 13 event Washington, D.C. – The National Archives today announced that registration is open for the 10th Annual McGowan Forum on Communications: White House Press Secretaries. This year’s event, to be held on Thursday, November 13, at 7 p.m., will spotlight former White House press secretaries who will share behind-the-scenes stories, discuss changes over the years, and discuss what it is like to be in the spotlight as the President’s spokesperson. The event will be webcast live via the Archives’ YouTube channel at: https://youtube/user/usnationalarchives. For more than 85 years, since Hoover’s administration, official White House press secretaries have been communicating the American Presidency. Moderated by NPR’s Michel Martin, panelists will include Ron Nessen (Ford), Marlin Fitzwater (Reagan, Bush), Mike McCurry (Clinton), and Robert Gibbs (Obama) for this unique evening of analysis and discussion. This program is made possible through the generous support of the William G. McGowan Charitable Fund, Inc. and the Foundation for the National Archives. The evening will also honor Sue Gin McGowan, a long-time supporter of the Archives and a former Board Member of the Foundation for the National Archives, the Archives’ non-profit partner. This public program is free to the public, but reservations are recommended and can be made at archivesfoundation.org/event/mcgowan-forum-communications-white-house-press-secretaries. For those without reservations, seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. The doors to the building will open 45 minutes prior to the start of the program. The event will be held in the William G. McGowan Theater of the National Archives Building in Washington, DC. Attendees should use the Special Events entrance on Constitution Avenue at 7th Street, NW. The National Archives Building in Washington, DC, is Metro accessible on the Yellow and Green lines, Archives/Navy Memorial station. For upcoming programs, visit the Calendar of Events online: archives.gov/calendar. ### For press information and media RSVP, please contact Melissa Schwartz, Melissa.schwartz@bromwichgroup, 202-682-4267. Connect with us on: Twitter: twitter/@USNatArchives Facebook: USNationalArchives Tumblr: usnatarchives.tumblr About the National Archives The National Archives and Records Administration is an independent Federal agency that serves American democracy by safeguarding and preserving the records of our Government, so people can discover, use, and learn from this documentary heritage. The National Archives ensures continuing access to the essential documentation of the rights of American citizens and the actions of their government. From the Declaration of Independence to accounts of ordinary Americans, the holdings of the National Archives directly touch the lives of millions of people. The agency supports democracy, promotes civic education, and facilitates historical understanding of our national experience. The National Archives carries out its mission through a nationwide network of archives, records centers, and Presidential Libraries, and on the Internet at: archives.gov. About the Foundation for the National Archives The Foundation for the National Archives is an independent nonprofit that increases public awareness of the National Archives, inspires a deeper appreciation of our country’s heritage, and encourages citizen engagement in our democracy. The Foundation generates financial and creative support for National Archives exhibitions, public programs, and educational initiatives, introducing America’s records to people around the U.S. and the world. Learn more at: archivesfoundation.org. About the National Archives Museum The National Archives Museum, created by the National Archives in partnership with the Foundation for the National Archives, has transformed the visitor experience at the National Archives’ Washington, DC, building, and includes the Rotunda for the Charters of Freedom, the David M. Rubenstein Gallery and its Records of Rights permanent exhibition, the award-winning Public Vaults permanent gallery, the William G. McGowan Theater, the Lawrence F. O’Brien Gallery for special exhibits, the Boeing Learning Center, the Digital Vaults online exhibit, and the DocsTeach website. These components make the rich resources of the National Archives accessible to Americans nationwide.
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