Tom Brokaw

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Thomas John "Tom" Brokaw (born February 6, 1940) is an American television journalist and author. Brokaw is best known as the former anchor and managing editor of NBC Nightly News. His last broadcast as anchor was on December 1, 2004, after which he was succeeded by Brian Williams. In the latter part of Brokaw's tenure, NBC Nightly News became the most watched cable or broadcast news program in the United States. Brokaw also hosted, wrote, and moderated special programs on a wide range of topics. He was recently the interim moderator of NBC's Meet the Press, taking over following the death of Tim Russert. Throughout his career, he has been the recipient of numerous awards and honors.Brokaw serves on the Howard University School of Communications Board of Visitors and on the boards of trustees of the University of South Dakota, the Norton Simon Museum, the American Museum of Natural History and the International Rescue Committee. As well as his television journalism, he has written for... more
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    Oct. 7: Debate moderator Tom Brokaw leads a town hall style debate between Sen. Barack Oba...
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    Tom Brokaw looks at the tragic cost of drunk driving.
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    Are we winning the war on terrorism? Tom Brokaw reports on the global struggle.
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    The terror of 9/11 as told by the Air Traffic Controllers on duty that day.
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    Facing facts about illegal immigration in the Colorado Rockies.
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    The young men of the Nighthawk platoon learn the personal cost of war.
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    From Season 1, Episode 8: Dana Carvey plays the illustrious Tom Brokaw.
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    July 23: NBC's Tom Brokaw talks about the wide gulf separating both Democrats and Republic...
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Briests Raising Veteran Awareness Again - msnbc.com

NBC’s Tom Brokaw continued the conversation Thursday on national TV with South Dakota service man Corey Briest, who was injured while serving his country overseas. Corey Briest and his family have opened up their life to Brokaw. In 2005, Briest was ...

Crismon Receives Washingtonian Award - Washington Missourian

"Tonight we recognize a member of what Tom Brokaw famously called the greatest generation and his story is as compelling and worthy as any of the individuals Mr. Brokaw portrayed in his exceptional book," Bill Miller Jr., general manager of the Missourian ...

Thursday's TV Talk Shows - Los Angeles Times

The View Steve Martin; celebrating St. Patrick's Day. (N) 10 a.m. KABC The Oprah Winfrey Show First Lady Michelle Obama, Tom Brokaw and Bob Woodward shine a light on some of the bravest families in the U.S.. 3 p.m. KABC
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Tom Brokaw Loses His Journalistic Objectivity | legal immigration ...

My CAPS writing colleague, Rob Sanchez, wrote about NBC's seriously flawed report from earlier this month, entitled, Can America keep best, brightest | Californians for Population Stabilization.

Characters Unite – s1 | e1 – Tom Brokaw Presents Bridging the ...

Characters Unite – s1 | e1 – Tom Brokaw Presents Bridging the Divide. Nearly fifty years since the beginning of the civil rights movement in America, what is the status today of racism, religious freedom, equality for women, gay rights, ...

Oh No They Didn't! - Sexiest Man Alive: Who Could Be Next?

Oh No They Didn't (ONTD) is the premier online community for breaking celebrity gossip. Want to talk about the latest scandal? Join the club. Check out today's hottest stories and enjoy the snarky commentary. ONTD is home to thousands ...

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