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- Born: May 5, 1959 in Elmira, New York
- Attended Brookdale Community College, George Washington University, and Catholic University of America, but did not finish his degree
- Left university to intern with then-President Jimmy Carter
- Began broadcasting in 1981
- Replaced newscasting legend Tom Brokaw in 2004
- Yearly salary is reportedly more than $10 million
- Multiple Emmy Award winner
- Only network anchor to report from New Orleans as Hurricane Katrina hit
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Brian Williams is an American journalist who replaced Tom Brokaw in December 2004 as the anchor for NBC Nightly News.
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Timeline
- May 5, 1959: Born in a middle-class Irish Catholic family
- June 7, 1986: Marries Jane Stoddard
- August, 1997: Covers the death of Princess Diana
- December, 2004:
- -Succeeds Tom Brokaw as anchor of NBC Nightly News
- -Covers the aftermath of the Indian Ocean Tsunami
- March, 2005: Reports on the death of Pope John Paul II
- August, 2005: Is the only network anchor to covers Hurricane Katrina live from New Orleans
- April, 2007: Reports on the Virginia Tech Shooting
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Career Overview
Williams started his broadcasting career in 1981 at a local Kansas TV station. Notable Williams broadcasts include his reporting in the immediate aftermath of the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks and from New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina. Williams has also made self-deprecating, comedic appearances on Saturday Night Live and with the sketch comedy troupe, Upright Citizens Brigade. -
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Brian Williams Questions
What happened to Captain William Bligh after his crew Mutiny in Tahiti? 1 AnswerAfter the mutiny on the Bounty, Captain Bligh navigated a longboat about 3700 miles. There were 19 men on board. They landed safely on the Island of Timor. No o... read more
How is Brian Graden qualified to be a judge on Miss USA? 1 AnswerThe fact that he is gay may make him a more objective observer of the female form, the total package presented by the contestant, and the talent unhindered by a... read more
How does Deron Williams style compare with John Stockton? 1 AnswerDeron Williams is quite different from John Stockton. John stockton was a pure passer who was also deadly from the outside and who was very good at steals. He w... read more
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"Since light travels faster than sound, some people appear to be bright until you hear them speak." -Brian Williams
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Here's my story from today about how NBC's Brian Williams has grown increasingly comfortable showing his comedic side: http://bit.ly/4KWISI
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National Coverage of NBC's Brian Williams Receiving the Walter Cronkite Award http://cronkite.asu.edu/node/791 fb#
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RT @todayspolitics: Jon Stewart Daily Show by Brian Williams ? Influencers - Newsweek 2010 #politics http://bit.ly/5lDDD8
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Newsweek 2010 Jon Stewart Daily Show by Brian Williams – Influencers http://bit.ly/3bAR9C #newsweek2010 #tcot #p2
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