Tom Brokaw
American broadcast journalist and author (born 1940)
1940 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
American broadcast journalist and author (born 1940)
Born
February 6, 1940
Age
~86 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
writer, news presenter, journalist
United StatesBorn in Webster
1940
Born in Webster (1940-02-06)
2006
AwardEdward R. Murrow Lifetime Achievement Award
2006
AwardWalter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism
2011
AwardFreedom Award
2013
AwardWeintal Prize for Diplomatic Reporting
2014
AwardPresidential Medal of Freedom
About
Thomas John Brokaw is an American author and retired network television journalist. He first served as the co-anchor of The Today Show from 1976 to 1981 with Jane Pauley, then as the anchor and managing editor of NBC Nightly News for 22 years (1982–2004). In the previous decade he served as a weekend anchor for the program from 1973 to 1976. He is the only person to have hosted all three major NBC News programs: The Today Show, NBC Nightly News, and, briefly, Meet the Press. He formerly held a special correspondent post for NBC News.
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Who is Tom Brokaw?+
Thomas John Brokaw is an American author and retired network television journalist. He first served as the co-anchor of The Today Show from 1976 to 1981 with Jane Pauley, then as the anchor and managing editor of NBC Nightly News for 22 years (1982–2004). In the previous decade he served as a weeken
What does the name Tom mean?+
The name Tom means "A diminutive of the male given name Thomas, also used as a formal male given name.. Etymology: Borrowed from Tom.". It is of English origin.
When was Tom Brokaw born?+
Tom Brokaw was born on February 6, 1940.
Name Meaning
A diminutive of the male given name Thomas, also used as a formal male given name.. Etymology: Borrowed from Tom.
The name Tom is of English origin, meaning "A diminutive of the male given name Thomas, also used as a formal male given name.. Etymology: Borrowed from Tom.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aquarius
Independent, innovative, humanitarian
Air · Uranus · Jan 20 – Feb 18
Chinese Zodiac
Dragon
Confident, intelligent, enthusiastic
Metal · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
11 Akbal
Night — darkness, mystery, dreams
Celtic Tree
Rowan
Visionary, creative, original thinker
Ogham: Luis · Jan 21 – Feb 17
Birthstone: Amethyst — Wisdom, peace
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I read your first chapter and almost quit writing. Then I read it again and couldn't stop.
— fellow writer
You made words do things I didn't think words could do.
— a literature student
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