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Tom brokaw was born in 1940, but it wasnt until he was a famous newscaster that he began to contemplate what his parents generation those born between 1910 and. Mar 21, 2017 11yearold literacy advocate promotes books for black boys sidney keys wants other black boys to read books featuring black characters with whom they could relate. The greatest generation speaks collects the vast outpouring of letters brokaw received from men and women eager to share their intensely personal stories of a momentous time in americas history. Thomas john brokaw is an american television journalist and author, best known for being the anchor and managing editor of nbc nightly news for 22 years from 1982 to 2004. Feb 23, 2000 tom brokaw is the author of seven bestsellers. Tom brokaw, a veteran anchorman at nbc, surprisingly made what i found to be the most hyberbolic statement of the night.
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