Dan Rather was the first reporter to confirm the death of President John Fitzgerald Kennedy on Nov. 22, 1963. That's why it was headline news a few days ago when CBS announced that the newsman would ...

CBS News hasn't invited Dan Rather back to participate in its 50th-anniversary coverage of the Kennedy assassination, but images of the longtime anchor who parted bitterly with the network will be a ...

On November 22, 1963, the country experienced American history unfold live on television. On that day, fifty years ago, broadcasters took the airwaves announcing the assassination of President John F.

Other Facts: Known for his folksy metaphors and sayings during news reports. Winner of 33 News and Documentary Emmy Awards. Timeline: 1950 - Editor of his college newspaper at Sam Houston State ...

His negotiations led to Dan Rather’s elevation from “60 Minutes” to anchor of the “CBS Evening News” and sent Diane Sawyer from “60 Minutes” to ABC. By Richard Sandomir Chelsea Peretti, Michael ...

(CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of journalist and former “CBS Evening News” anchor Dan Rather. 1950 – Editor of his college newspaper at Sam Houston State Teachers College. 1953-1954 – Teaches ...

In a frank and entertaining new memoir, the TV newscaster recounts how sexism, and Dan Rather, sidelined her groundbreaking career. By Margaret Sullivan His negotiations led to Dan Rather’s elevation ...