Dan Rather
The voice, heart, and soul of American journalism, Dan Rather is one of the most recognized and renowned reporters of our time.
Over the past 40 years, Rather has been a part of history’s defining moments. With distinction and a fierce dedication to hard news, he has chronicled the events that have shaped our world. Rather has reported from the front lines around the globe, including such places as Iraq, Afghanistan, Vietnam, Tiananmen Square, the Middle East, Bosnia, and Haiti. His legendary reporting skills and single-minded pursuit of the story have earned him universal respect among his peers and the public.
On the domestic front, Rather has covered nearly every major story, from the tragedy of 9/11 to President Clinton's impeachment. He has reported on the civil rights movement, Watergate, and every presidential campaign since 1960. The first to break the news of President Kennedy’s assassination, Rather has always given us an intimate glimpse at history in the making. He brings us the real story with grace, humanity, and substance.
The recipient of virtually every honor in broadcast journalism, including numerous Emmy Awards, a Peabody Award, and citations from critical, scholarly, professional, and charitable organizations, Rather continues his award-winning reporting as a correspondent for 60 Minutes. He also produces and hosts Dan Rather Reports, a weekly news program featuring hard-edged field reports, interviews and investigative pieces exclusively on HDNet.
A compelling speaker, few can match the authority, experience, and perspective Rather offers on world events and the significance of journalism in our time.
Topics
After the Election
The recently concluded presidential campaign interested and involved the American public as few others have. Now that the fireworks are over, Rather takes a look at the important political stories that aren't getting the attention they deserve, and why We the People need to remain involved.
The First 100 Days
Rather, whose career as a reporter spans 11 presidencies—from Eisenhower to Obama—and who served as White House Correspondent during the Johnson, Nixon, and Ford administrations, examines the importance of "the first 100 days" for the ultimate success of a presidency—and takes a look at the beginnings of the Obama era.
Hard Times, Then and Now
In this keynote presentation, Rather, a child of the Great Depression, looks back at that challenging economic time and others since then, and how they compare with the current recession. He offers his assessment of prospects for the future.
All Foreign Policy Is Local, All Economics Is Global
In this keynote speech, Rather examines the complex web of connections between U.S. policy abroad and the state of our economy.
What I've Learned from a Lifetime of Reporting
Changing The Dynamics of Media: Keeping Citizens Informed
The Substance of Leadership in the Modern Presidency
Economy as the First Line of Defense
The New World of Journalism: Internet, Blogging, and Podcasting
Journalism In Crisis
From Selma To Obama and Beyond
Talkin' Texas
An Evening with Dan Rather: My Thoughts and Observations
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