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Tom Brokaw

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Tom Brokaw

TV Journalist and Author


Who is Tom Brokaw?

Tom Brokaw is an esteemed television journalist and author renowned for his remarkable career and indelible contributions to the field of broadcasting. He was born on February 6, 1940, in Webster, South Dakota, and grew up in a modest household. Brokaw's passion for storytelling and news reporting emerged at an early age, setting the stage for his future accomplishments.

Tom Brokaw began his professional journey in journalism as a television reporter in the 1960s. His talent and dedication soon caught the attention of NBC News, and he joined the network in 1966 as a correspondent based in Los Angeles. Brokaw's reporting skills were quickly recognized, and his career soared as he covered significant events of the time, including the civil rights movement, the Watergate scandal, and the Vietnam War.

In 1983, Tom Brokaw assumed the role of sole anchor for NBC Nightly News, one of the network's flagship programs. With his calm and authoritative presence, he earned the trust and admiration of viewers across the nation. For more than two decades, Brokaw delivered the news with integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to journalistic excellence, becoming one of the most recognizable faces in American television journalism.

In addition to his television work, Tom Brokaw has also authored several books that have resonated with audiences worldwide. His best-known work, "The Greatest Generation," published in 1998, paid tribute to the resilience and sacrifices of those who lived through World War II, and it became a national bestseller. Brokaw's other books, including "Boom! Voices of the Sixties" and "The Time of Our Lives," have continued to captivate readers with their insightful reflections on American history and society.

Tom Brokaw's contributions to journalism have been widely recognized and celebrated. He has received numerous awards, including multiple Emmy Awards, a Peabody Award, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom, bestowed upon him in 2014. Despite retiring from his anchor position in 2004, Brokaw remains an influential figure in media and continues to contribute his expertise and analysis on significant news events.


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Henry B. Quinby

52nd Governor of New Hampshire

9th cousin 2 times removed
via William Brewster

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Drew Gilpin Faust

28th President of Harvard University

10th cousin 1 time removed
via John Dunham

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Betty Gilpin

TV and Movie Actress

11th cousin 1 time removed
via William Brewster

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Drew Gilpin Faust

28th President of Harvard University

11th cousin 1 time removed
via Alexander Carpenter

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Hiram Percy Maxim

Radio Pioneer and Inventor

8th cousin 2 times removed
via Richard Warren

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Hiram Percy Maxim

Radio Pioneer and Inventor

9th cousin 2 times removed
via Jane Gates

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Sir Hiram

Maxim

7th cousin 3 times removed
via Richard Warren

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Sir Hiram

Maxim

8th cousin 3 times removed
via Jane Gates

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Sir Hiram

Maxim

8th cousin 3 times removed
via William Brewster

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Hiram Percy Maxim

Radio Pioneer and Inventor

9th cousin 2 times removed
via William Brewster

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Mike Castle

69th Governor of Delaware

11th cousin
via William Brewster

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Charles H. Sawyer

41st Governor of New Hampshire

6th cousin 3 times removed
via John Faunce

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Henry John Heinz III

U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania

11th cousin 1 time removed
via Jane Gates

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Henry John Heinz II

CEO of the H.J. Heinz Company

11th cousin
via Jane Gates

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Henry John Heinz II

CEO of the H.J. Heinz Company

9th cousin 1 time removed
via John Dunham

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Glenn Close

Movie, Television, and Stage Actress

10th cousin 1 time removed
via John Dunham

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Henry John Heinz II

CEO of the H.J. Heinz Company

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via Robert Bartlett

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Henry John Heinz III

U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania

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via John Dunham

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Henry John Heinz III

U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania

10th cousin 1 time removed
via Robert Bartlett

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Sidney Dillon Ripley

Secy. of the Smithsonian, WWII Spy

9th cousin 2 times removed
via William Collier

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Dr. Vannevar Bush

President, Carnegie Institution of Science

9th cousin 2 times removed
via William Brewster

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Sidney Dillon Ripley

Secy. of the Smithsonian, WWII Spy

9th cousin 2 times removed
via Alexander Carpenter

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Dr. Vannevar Bush

President, Carnegie Institution of Science

10th cousin 1 time removed
via William Collier

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Robert F. Bradford

57th Governor of Massachusetts

6th cousin 3 times removed
via William Pabodie

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Robert F. Bradford

57th Governor of Massachusetts

8th cousin 3 times removed
via Alexander Carpenter

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