The Capital Press Club was founded in 1944 as an
African-American
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alternative to the US
National Press Club
Organizations
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, which did not then accept black members.
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Capital Press Club
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Past presidents include Wallace Terry (1962-1965).[
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References
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External links
capitalpressclub.org
Capital Press Club Records Finding Aid
American press clubs
1944 establishments in Washington, D.C.
Organizations based in Washington, D.C.
African-American organizations
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African-American press