The Annual Harry Middleton Lectureship: Tom Brokaw - Lessons from the Greatest Generation, April 12, 2009. On December 1, 2004, one of the most trusted and respected figures in broadcast journalism, Tom Brokaw, stepped down after 21 years as the anchor and managing editor of "NBC Nightly News." As a special correspondent, Brokaw continues to report and produce long-form documentaries and provide expertise during breaking news events for NBC News. Brokaw has received numerous honors, including the Edward R. Murrow Lifetime Achievement award and the Emmy award for Lifetime Achievement, and he was inducted as a fellow into the prestigious American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Brokaw's insight, ability and integrity have earned him other numerous awards for his journalistic achievements, including several Emmy, Overseas Press Club and National Headliner awards in addition to two Peabody and duPont awards. Complementing his distinguished broadcast journalism career, Brokaw has written articles, essays and commentary for many publications including The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Los Angeles Times, Newsweek, Time, The New Yorker, Men's Journal, Sports Illustrated, Life, National Geographic,

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