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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 on Amazon
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Just as a potter uses a "rib" to apply pressure and give shape to clay vessels spinning on a wheel, Brian Williams argues that God has used mentors from the time of ancient Israel...Amazon
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Brian Williams Questions
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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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"Lee Majors, Montel Williams, Brian McKnight, Antonio Sabato Jr., Lorenzo Lamas, Cindy Williams and Louis Gossett Jr., among many others."
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Pancakes, Football, Risk, Pizza, Bioshock & Night News w/ Brian Williams. Perfect day. :)
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@squirrelsohno LUCKY! BRIAN WILLIAMS IS THE SHIT.
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