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About 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 a carefully planned transition. In the latter part of Brokaw's... Full Article

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NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 09: Tom Brokaw speaks at the International Rescue Committee's Annual Freedom Award benefit at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel on November 9, 2011 in New York City.
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  1. NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 09: Tom Brokaw speaks at the International Rescue Committee's Annual Freedom Award benefit at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel on November 9, 2011 in New York City. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 months ago

    NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 09: Tom Brokaw speaks at the International Rescue Committee's Annual Freedom Award benefit at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel on November 9, 2011 in New York City.

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  2. NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 09: (L-R) Dr. Jennifer Brokaw, Sarah Brokaw, Andrea Brokaw Simon, Meredith Brokaw, Tom Brokaw and former United States Secretary Of State, Colin Powell speak on stage during the International Rescue Committee's Annual Freedom Award benefit at the Waldorf Astoria... Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 months ago

    NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 09: (L-R) Dr. Jennifer Brokaw, Sarah Brokaw, Andrea Brokaw Simon, Meredith Brokaw, Tom Brokaw and former United States Secretary Of State, Colin Powell speak on stage during the International Rescue Committee's Annual Freedom Award benefit at the Waldorf Astoria...

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  3. NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 09: Former NBC news anchor Tom Brokaw speaks during the International Rescue Committee's Annual Freedom Award benefit at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel on November 9, 2011 in New York City. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 months ago

    NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 09: Former NBC news anchor Tom Brokaw speaks during the International Rescue Committee's Annual Freedom Award benefit at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel on November 9, 2011 in New York City.

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  4. NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 09: The Brokaw family (L-R) Dr. Jennifer Brokaw, Sarah Brokaw, Andrea Brokaw Simon, Meredith Brokaw and Tom Brokaw speak on stage during the International Rescue Committee's Annual Freedom Award benefit at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel on November 9, 2011 in New York... Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 months ago

    NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 09: The Brokaw family (L-R) Dr. Jennifer Brokaw, Sarah Brokaw, Andrea Brokaw Simon, Meredith Brokaw and Tom Brokaw speak on stage during the International Rescue Committee's Annual Freedom Award benefit at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel on November 9, 2011 in New York...

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  5. NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 09: Meredith Brokaw, former United States Secretary Of State Colin Powell and former NBC news anchor Tom Brokaw speak during the International Rescue Committee's Annual Freedom Award benefit at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel on November 9, 2011 in New York City. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 months ago

    NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 09: Meredith Brokaw, former United States Secretary Of State Colin Powell and former NBC news anchor Tom Brokaw speak during the International Rescue Committee's Annual Freedom Award benefit at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel on November 9, 2011 in New York City.

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  6. NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 09: (L-R) Sarah, Jennifer, Andrea, Meredith, and Tom Brokaw, and Colin Powell attend the International Rescue Committee's Annual Freedom Award benefit at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel on November 9, 2011 in New York City. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 months ago

    NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 09: (L-R) Sarah, Jennifer, Andrea, Meredith, and Tom Brokaw, and Colin Powell attend the International Rescue Committee's Annual Freedom Award benefit at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel on November 9, 2011 in New York City.

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  7. NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 09: (L-R) Tom Brokaw, IRC President George Rupp, Cynthia Whitehead, and John Whitehead attend the International Rescue Committee's Annual Freedom Award benefit at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel on November 9, 2011 in New York City. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 months ago

    NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 09: (L-R) Tom Brokaw, IRC President George Rupp, Cynthia Whitehead, and John Whitehead attend the International Rescue Committee's Annual Freedom Award benefit at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel on November 9, 2011 in New York City.

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  8. NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 09: 'Meet the Press' host David Gregory and former NBC news anchor Tom Brokaw attend the International Rescue Committee's Annual Freedom Award benefit at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel on November 9, 2011 in New York City. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 months ago

    NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 09: 'Meet the Press' host David Gregory and former NBC news anchor Tom Brokaw attend the International Rescue Committee's Annual Freedom Award benefit at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel on November 9, 2011 in New York City.

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  9. NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 09: Ann Curry and Tom Brokaw attend the International Rescue Committee's Annual Freedom Award benefit at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel on November 9, 2011 in New York City. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 months ago

    NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 09: Ann Curry and Tom Brokaw attend the International Rescue Committee's Annual Freedom Award benefit at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel on November 9, 2011 in New York City.

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  10. NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 09: Former ambassador to China Winston Lord and former NBC news anchor Tom Brokaw attend the International Rescue Committee's Annual Freedom Award benefit at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel on November 9, 2011 in New York City. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 months ago

    NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 09: Former ambassador to China Winston Lord and former NBC news anchor Tom Brokaw attend the International Rescue Committee's Annual Freedom Award benefit at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel on November 9, 2011 in New York City.

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  11. NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 09: (L-R) Tom Brokaw, Sir Howard Stringer, and Kati Marton attend the International Rescue Committee's Annual Freedom Award benefit at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel on November 9, 2011 in New York City. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 months ago

    NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 09: (L-R) Tom Brokaw, Sir Howard Stringer, and Kati Marton attend the International Rescue Committee's Annual Freedom Award benefit at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel on November 9, 2011 in New York City.

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  12. NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 09: (L-R) Tom Brokaw and IRC speakers Torbertha Torbor, Diamond Torbor, and Dr. Humphrey Musyoka attend the International Rescue Committee's Annual Freedom Award benefit at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel on November 9, 2011 in New York City. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 months ago

    NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 09: (L-R) Tom Brokaw and IRC speakers Torbertha Torbor, Diamond Torbor, and Dr. Humphrey Musyoka attend the International Rescue Committee's Annual Freedom Award benefit at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel on November 9, 2011 in New York City.

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  13. NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 09: Former NBC news anchor Tom Brokaw (R) and Meredith Brokaw attend the International Rescue Committee's Annual Freedom Award benefit at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel on November 9, 2011 in New York City. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 months ago

    NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 09: Former NBC news anchor Tom Brokaw (R) and Meredith Brokaw attend the International Rescue Committee's Annual Freedom Award benefit at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel on November 9, 2011 in New York City.

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  14. NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 09: NBC Sports Chairman Dick Ebersol (L) and Tom Brokaw attend the International Rescue Committee's Annual Freedom Award benefit at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel on November 9, 2011 in New York City. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 months ago

    NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 09: NBC Sports Chairman Dick Ebersol (L) and Tom Brokaw attend the International Rescue Committee's Annual Freedom Award benefit at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel on November 9, 2011 in New York City.

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  15. NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 09: Tom Brokaw and CEO of SONY Corp Sir Howard Stringer attend the International Rescue Committee's Annual Freedom Award benefit at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel on November 9, 2011 in New York City. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 months ago

    NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 09: Tom Brokaw and CEO of SONY Corp Sir Howard Stringer attend the International Rescue Committee's Annual Freedom Award benefit at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel on November 9, 2011 in New York City.

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  16. NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 09: (L-R) Tom Brokaw, journalist Ann Curry, and NBC Sports Chairman Dick Ebersol attend the International Rescue Committee's Annual Freedom Award benefit at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel on November 9, 2011 in New York City. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 months ago

    NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 09: (L-R) Tom Brokaw, journalist Ann Curry, and NBC Sports Chairman Dick Ebersol attend the International Rescue Committee's Annual Freedom Award benefit at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel on November 9, 2011 in New York City.

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  17. NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 09: (L-R) Tom Brokaw, model Chrissy Teigen and John Legend attend the International Rescue Committee's Annual Freedom Award benefit at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel on November 9, 2011 in New York City. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 months ago

    NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 09: (L-R) Tom Brokaw, model Chrissy Teigen and John Legend attend the International Rescue Committee's Annual Freedom Award benefit at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel on November 9, 2011 in New York City.

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  18. NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 09: Former NBC news anchor Tom Brokaw (R) and Meredith Brokaw walk the red carpet for the International Rescue Committee's Annual Freedom Award benefit at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel on November 9, 2011 in New York City. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 months ago

    NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 09: Former NBC news anchor Tom Brokaw (R) and Meredith Brokaw walk the red carpet for the International Rescue Committee's Annual Freedom Award benefit at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel on November 9, 2011 in New York City.

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  19. Foemer NBC News anchor Tom Brokaw and his wife Meredith, left, attend the International Rescue Committee Freedom Award Dinner at The Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York on Wednesday Nov. 9, 2011. AP Photo logo AP Photo 3 months ago

    Foemer NBC News anchor Tom Brokaw and his wife Meredith, left, attend the International Rescue Committee Freedom Award Dinner at The Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York on Wednesday Nov. 9, 2011.

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  20. WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 03: Tom Brokaw discusses his new book 'The Time of Our Lives' at The National Press Club on November 3, 2011 in Washington, DC. Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 months ago

    WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 03: Tom Brokaw discusses his new book 'The Time of Our Lives' at The National Press Club on November 3, 2011 in Washington, DC.

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  21. Former NBC news anchor Tom Brokaw, author of the blockbuster book “The Greatest Generation,” speaks November 3, 2011 at the Natioanl Press Club in Washington, DC. Brokaw discussed his new book, “The Time of Our Lives: Past, Present, Promise,” a broad view of how American life has... Getty Images logo Getty Images 3 months ago

    Former NBC news anchor Tom Brokaw, author of the blockbuster book “The Greatest Generation,” speaks November 3, 2011 at the Natioanl Press Club in Washington, DC. Brokaw discussed his new book, “The Time of Our Lives: Past, Present, Promise,” a broad view of how American life has...

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  22. Television journalist and author Tom Brokaw, speaks at the National Press Club in Washington, Thursday, Nov. , 3, 2011. AP Photo logo AP Photo 3 months ago

    Television journalist and author Tom Brokaw, speaks at the National Press Club in Washington, Thursday, Nov. , 3, 2011.

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  23. Former NBC "Today" television program hosts, from left: Jim Hartz, Tom Brokaw, Jane Pauley, Deborah Norville, veteran weatherman Willard Scott, Katie Couric, Meredith Vieira, former news anchor John Palmer, right, and current co-hosts Matt Lauer and Ann Curry, gather for a toast in... AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 month ago

    Former NBC "Today" television program hosts, from left: Jim Hartz, Tom Brokaw, Jane Pauley, Deborah Norville, veteran weatherman Willard Scott, Katie Couric, Meredith Vieira, former news anchor John Palmer, right, and current co-hosts Matt Lauer and Ann Curry, gather for a toast in...

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  24. Former NBC "Today" television program hosts Tom Brokaw, Jane Pauley, center, and Deborah Norville, gather for a toast in New York's Rockefeller Center, Friday, Jan. 13, 2012. They appeared on the show's 60th anniversary broadcast. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 month ago

    Former NBC "Today" television program hosts Tom Brokaw, Jane Pauley, center, and Deborah Norville, gather for a toast in New York's Rockefeller Center, Friday, Jan. 13, 2012. They appeared on the show's 60th anniversary broadcast.

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  25. Former "Today" show hosts Jane Pauley and Tom Brokaw attend the "Today" show 60th anniversary celebration at the Edison Ballroom on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2012 in New York. AP Photo logo AP Photo 1 month ago

    Former "Today" show hosts Jane Pauley and Tom Brokaw attend the "Today" show 60th anniversary celebration at the Edison Ballroom on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2012 in New York.

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  2. Through his groundbreaking journalism career, Tom Brokaw has shed light on some of our world’s most critical issues, and in the process has helped, and continues to help, us discover and learn from our common humanity
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