Peter Jennings Biography

Occup.Journalist
FromCanada
BornJuly 29, 1938
Died2005
Aged86 years
Peter Charles Archibald Ewart Jennings was born on July 29, 1938, in Toronto, Canada. His dad, Charles Jennings, was a popular Canadian broadcaster, who held considerable influence in Peter's life. His mommy, Elizabeth Osborne, additionally helped the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), as a radio manufacturer. Growing up with such influential numbers in the media market, it came as not a surprise when Peter picked to pursue a career in journalism.

Jennings quit of senior high school during his student year and began working as a bank teller; however, his passion for journalism was not to be subdued. At the age of 21, he caught the focus of a radio terminal manager in Brockville, Ontario, who was thrilled with Jennings' voice and provided him a newsreading setting.

In 1961, Jennings started helping the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) where his papa had actually made a mark for himself. He functioned as a job interviewer and also moderator for the general public affairs program "Close-up" and additionally anchored the late-night news. As his occupation progressed, Jennings showed extraordinary skill as well as potential as a journalist, which brought in the interest of ABC News in New York City.

In 1964, ABC News worked with the then 26-year-old Jennings as a support, making him the youngest support ever on American network tv. He co-hosted "Peter Jennings with the News" alongside coworkers Roger Grimsby (Jennings would certainly likewise replacement for him) as well as Tom Ellis. Regardless of his young people, Jennings swiftly showed himself as a very skilled and also devoted journalist. In 1965, he was sent on job to Selma, Alabama, to cover the civil liberties activity led by Martin Luther King Jr

. A couple of years later, in 1968, Jennings was appointed the international contributor for ABC News in Beirut, Lebanon. The stint in the center East permitted him to develop a severe understanding of foreign events and an one-of-a-kind reporting design. By 1972, Jennings had actually returned to the United States as well as anchored "World News Tonight" along with Frank Reynolds as well as Max Robinson.

It was throughout this time Jennings spoke with numerous noticeable numbers, such as Egyptian President Anwar Sadat, Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin, and also Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. He was likewise the lead contributor for numerous critical events in history, including the Iran hostage dilemma, the murder of John Lennon, and also the Space Shuttle Challenger misfortune.

In 1983, Jennings came to be the sole anchor for "World News Tonight," a placement he held up until his death in 2005. Under his leadership, the program came to be the most-watched night news program in the United States, going beyond competitors at CBS and NBC. Jennings was awarded 16 Emmy Awards and two George Foster Peabody Awards for his impressive contribution to journalism.

Despite being a heavy cigarette smoker throughout his life, Jennings introduced in April 2005 that he had been diagnosed with lung cancer. He proceeded functioning as well as anchoring the information also throughout his treatment, demonstrating his undeviating commitment to journalism. Peter Jennings succumbed to the condition on August 7, 2005, at the age of 67, leaving a heritage of journalistic honesty as well as excellence.

Throughout his illustrious job, Jennings was bordered by colleagues, close friends, and household who formed as well as supported his operate in journalism. His perseverance as well as curiosity earned him the regard and also adoration of millions around the world, leading the way for future generations of journalists.

Our collection contains 33 quotes who is written / told by Peter.

Related authors: Indira Gandhi (Statesman), Menachem Begin (Statesman), John Lennon (Musician), Anwar Sadat (Statesman)

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33 Famous quotes by Peter Jennings

Small: George W. had a plan. He arranged to join the Air National Guard in Texas, which meant he would not be
"George W. had a plan. He arranged to join the Air National Guard in Texas, which meant he would not be sent to Vietnam"
Small: Im not a slave to objectivity. Im never quite sure what it means. And it means different things to diff
"I'm not a slave to objectivity. I'm never quite sure what it means. And it means different things to different people"
Small: I think you can be cynical about religion on occasion, and certainly skeptical about the degree to whic
"I think you can be cynical about religion on occasion, and certainly skeptical about the degree to which some people use religion to manipulate other people"
Small: I think I came to see Islam, or at least one part of Islam, as an important defense mechanism against t
"I think I came to see Islam, or at least one part of Islam, as an important defense mechanism against the commercialization of the world"
Small: I am utterly struck how, 300 years after his execution, Christianity became the official religion of th
"I am utterly struck how, 300 years after his execution, Christianity became the official religion of the Roman Empire"
Small: Senator Albert Gore Sr. was one of the first outspoken critics of the Vietnam War
"Senator Albert Gore Sr. was one of the first outspoken critics of the Vietnam War"
Small: I think sometimes negative campaigning, like so much, is in the eye of the beholder, and I dont think w
"I think sometimes negative campaigning, like so much, is in the eye of the beholder, and I don't think we'll ever get rid of it"
Small: I dont think a reporter should give advice or make predictions
"I don't think a reporter should give advice or make predictions"
Small: It is essential for politicians to make a connection with us, as Franklin Roosevelt did, as Teddy Roose
"It is essential for politicians to make a connection with us, as Franklin Roosevelt did, as Teddy Roosevelt did, as John F. Kennedy did, as Ronald Reagan did"
Small: Im a big fan of CNN. I watched it from the beginning
"I'm a big fan of CNN. I watched it from the beginning"
Small: I was raised with the notion that it was OK to ask questions, and it was OK to say, Im not sure.
"I was raised with the notion that it was OK to ask questions, and it was OK to say, I'm not sure. I believe, but I'm not quite so certain about the resurrection"
Small: I think I am very mainstream - Im committed to good works in my life
"I think I am very mainstream - I'm committed to good works in my life"
Small: Do we elect a man because of what he stands for, because of where he stands on the issues, because how
"Do we elect a man because of what he stands for, because of where he stands on the issues, because how he makes the nation feel?"
Small: As a journalist, one tends to think theres nothing off limits
"As a journalist, one tends to think there's nothing off limits"
Small: The one thing that I have done really well in my life is be a father
"The one thing that I have done really well in my life is be a father"
Small: Im a little concerned about this notion everybody wants us to be objective
"I'm a little concerned about this notion everybody wants us to be objective"
Small: I am sensitive to the value of faith and religion and spirituality in peoples lives because Im a journa
"I am sensitive to the value of faith and religion and spirituality in people's lives because I'm a journalist"
Small: Theres no such thing as an independent person
"There's no such thing as an independent person"
Small: I think Chris Matthews is a very bright guy. Id listen to him even if he didnt shout at people
"I think Chris Matthews is a very bright guy. I'd listen to him even if he didn't shout at people"
Small: I dont think anybody who looks carefully at us thinks that we are a left-wing or a right-wing organizat
"I don't think anybody who looks carefully at us thinks that we are a left-wing or a right-wing organization"
Small: Every candidate goes into every debate hoping that they can own a particular moment
"Every candidate goes into every debate hoping that they can own a particular moment"
Small: Do I think I was put here on earth to be a journalist and to seek truth? No, I dont
"Do I think I was put here on earth to be a journalist and to seek truth? No, I don't"
Small: Im an immigrant and Ive always wanted to write something about America
"I'm an immigrant and I've always wanted to write something about America"
Small: Im a reporter. Im not a scholar
"I'm a reporter. I'm not a scholar"
Small: I think its impossible for any of us not to find television, and the political process at its best on t
"I think it's impossible for any of us not to find television, and the political process at its best on television, compelling"
Small: Dont be confused that my interest in religion, faith, and spirituality is driven by any sense of faith
"Don't be confused that my interest in religion, faith, and spirituality is driven by any sense of faith or spirituality of my own"
Small: Al Gore has dedicated his life to detail. George W. Bush has not. Hes the first to admit it
"Al Gore has dedicated his life to detail. George W. Bush has not. He's the first to admit it"
Small: If you tailor your news viewing so that you only get one point of view, well of course youre going to t
"If you tailor your news viewing so that you only get one point of view, well of course you're going to think somebody else has got a different point of view, and it may be wrong"
Small: Ive always shied away from conventional wisdom, though I know the power of it
"I've always shied away from conventional wisdom, though I know the power of it"
Small: A couple of weeks is a long time in American politics
"A couple of weeks is a long time in American politics"
Small: Scholars will argue with each other about everything
"Scholars will argue with each other about everything"
Small: I have gone through a period of seeking to understand what or how strong or what are the connections I
"I have gone through a period of seeking to understand what or how strong or what are the connections I have to God"
Small: Have a sense of humor about life - you will need it. And be courteous
"Have a sense of humor about life - you will need it. And be courteous"