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Peter Charles Archibald Ewart Jennings CM (July 29, 1938 – August 7, 2005) was a Canadian-American television journalist, best known for serving as the sole anchor of ABC World News Tonight from 1983 until his death from lung cancer in 2005.
A tribute to the Canadian-born broadcaster who delivered the news to Americans for five decades, from the Vietnam War to 9/11. Learn about his career, his style, his cancer and his legacy.
May 10, 2024 · Peter Jennings was a Canadian-born American television journalist whose easygoing and detached manner, calm delivery, and knowledgeable air earned his audience’s respect and trust and, from the mid-1980s to the mid-1990s, took ABC’s World News Tonight to the top of the ratings.
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Aug 7, 2018 · Remembering Peter Jennings and his lasting legacy. For more than four decades, he guided the country through some of its most difficult times. WATCH THE FULL EPISODE OF 'WORLD NEWS TONIGHT':...
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Aug 8, 2005 · A tribute to the late Peter Jennings, who covered many important events and became a part of the lives of Americans. Learn about his career, his style, his awards and his legacy in journalism.
Aug 8, 2005 · Peter Jennings, the longtime anchor of ABC's World News Tonight, passed away in 2005 after battling lung cancer. He was a respected and award-winning newsman who covered major world events and tragedies, such as the September 11 attacks.
Aug 7, 2015 · — -- Ten years ago today, Peter Jennings, who was the voice of ABC for more than four decades, died at his home in New York City after being diagnosed with lung cancer. He was 67.
