Dan Rather has followed the news wherever he goes, in a career that highlights 75 years of evolving journalism
Dan Rather anchored the ‘CBS Evening News’ for over 20 years, starting on March 9, 1981. But he always seemed more in his element as a reporter, and now as a news analyst on social media.
Dan Rather, a CBS News anchor whose career spans 75 years, has exemplified the evolution of journalism throughout his 95-year life. Beginning as a regional reporter in Texas, Rather rose to become a chief correspondent for the Southern bureau in 1963. One of his earliest high-profile assignments was covering President John F. Kennedy's visit to Dallas and subsequent assassination on November 22, 1963.
Rather's career is marked by his confrontational approach to news reporting, a trait reminiscent of the legendary Edward R. Murrow.
Throughout his tenure, Rather covered significant stories involving U.S. presidents, from the Johnson and Nixon administrations to the Watergate scandal in 1974. His investigative reporting, such as the 1980 story on the Russian occupation of Afghanistan, garnered both praise and criticism. Rather's style and demeanor differed from Walter Cronkite's, often reflecting his persistent questioning and pursuit of the truth.
After leaving CBS in 2004, Rather continued to report for CBS through shows like "48 Hours" and "60 Minutes II," earning numerous accolades, including 14 Emmy and Peabody awards by 2004.
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