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Also known as Daniel Irvin "Dan" Rather, Jr., Daniel Irvin "Dan" Rather Jr., Daniel Irvin Rather, Daniel Rather, Daniel Irvin "Dan" Rather

journaliste américain

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Dan Rather is an American news presenter, journalist, television producer, and opinion journalist. Born in Wharton, Texas, in 1931, he began his work period in 1950. He is a member of the Democratic Party and was educated at Sam Houston State University. His professional career has included employment with the Associated Press.

Rather has received several awards, including Peabody Awards, News and Documentary Emmy Awards, and induction into the Television Hall of Fame and the Academy of Achievement. He is recognized in the Peabody Award collection. His written works include titles such as *The war in Vietnam*, *Cyberstalker*, *After ten years*, *Juveniles and the death penalty*, and *What we saw / CBS News*.

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Works
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Top works

  • The war in Vietnam
  • Cyberstalker
  • After ten years
  • Juveniles and the death penalty
  • What we saw / CBS News ; with an introduction by Dan Rather

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Film & TV

Wharton, Texas, USA

Daniel Irvin Rather Jr. (born October 31, 1931) is an American journalist, commentator, and former national evening news anchor. He began his career in Texas, becoming a national name after his reporting saved thousands of lives during Hurricane Carla in September 1961. Rather spontaneously created the first radar weather report by overlaying a transparent map over a radar image of Hurricane…

Known for

  • The Inquisitor — Self2025
  • Tiananmen Tonight — Himself2025
  • Breakdown: 1975 — Self - Host, CBS Evening News (archive footage)2025
  • Cover-Up — Self - 60 Minutes II, Correspondent (archive footage)2025
  • Biden's Decision — Self (archive footage)2024
  • Corridors of Power: Should America Police the World? — Self (archive footage)2024
  • Rather — Self - Journalist2023
  • Meat Loaf - A Celebration Of Life — Self (archive footage)2022
  • Lakota Nation vs. United States — Self (archive footage)2022
  • Cuomo — Self - Guest2022

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Key facts

Born
Daniel Irvin Rather Jr. , ( 1931-10-31 ) October 31, 1931 (age 94) , Wharton, Texas , U.S.
Education
Sam Houston State University ( BA )
Occupations
Journalist news presenter reporter and correspondent
Years active
1950–present
Spouse
Jean Goebel ​ ​ ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1957 ; died 2024 ) ​

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Given name
Dan
Gender
male
Citizenship
United States
Place of birth
Wharton
Official website
www.newsandgutsmedia.com
Image
Dan Rather Peabody.jpg
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Dan Rather
date of birth
1941-10-31
start of work period
1950-00-00
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Daniel Irvin Rather Jr., connu sous le diminutif de Dan Rather (né le 31 octobre 1931 à Wharton au Texas), est un journaliste américain, ex-présentateur-vedette du journal télévisé CBS Evening News durant 24 ans, de mars 1981 à mars 2005. Il a aussi contribué au magazine de la rédaction de CBS 60 Minutes. Il dirige et présente maintenant sur la chaîne AXS TV Dan Rather Reports, son propre magazine de reportages.

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