Does anyone know facts about Peter Jennings?

Question

He anchored NBC news. I'm doing a report on him for my Journalism class, due after holiday break, so any facts that anyone knows would be greatly appreciated.

I know that he died in August of 2005. He is originally from Canada. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

Answer 1

Peter Jennings was the anchor and senior editor of ABC's "World News Tonight," where he established a reputation for independence and excellence in broadcast journalism. He was the network's principal anchor for breaking news, election coverage and special events.

On Dec. 31, 1999, Jennings anchored ABC's Peabody-award winning coverage of Millennium Eve, "ABC 2000." At least 175 million Americans watched the telecast, making it the biggest live global television event ever. "The day belonged to ABC News," praised The Washington Post, "… with Peter Jennings doing a nearly superhuman job of anchoring." Jennings was the only anchor to appear live for 25 consecutive hours.

Jennings led the network's coverage of the Sept. 11 attacks and America's subsequent war on terrorism. He anchored more than 60 hours that week during the network's longest continuous period of news coverage, and was widely praised for providing a reassuring voice during the time of crisis.

Answer 2

Jennings was a Canadian-American news anchor and journalist who anchored ABC's World News Tonight for many years. The high school dropout transformed himself into one of television's most important and respected journalist's. Jennings earned several prestigious awards including the Edward R. Murrow and 2 George Foster Peabody Awards.

Answer 3

I heard that he never finished high school. What a cool rebellious guy full of purpose and acheived and enjoyed success in his lifetime...admired by all.

Answer 4

He was a reporter for ABC that died of lung cancer. He had been a heavy smoker.

Answer 5

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