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Sam Donaldson

American journalist · United States · On the map · Journalists · Born 1934 · age 92

Samuel Andrew Donaldson Jr. is an American retired television reporter and news anchor. He broadcast with ABC News from 1967 to 2009.

Sam Donaldson is read about 142 times a day, in 4 languages.

A typical day, 30 days to 9 October 2026

The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 120 days, one point a day.

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A life in dates

2006“Better to have been a 'has-been' than a 'never was'.”In their words2 August 2006White House press conference

2004“What do you mean, 'you don't need to buy it'? You don't need to do anything, except pay taxes and die.”In their words18 July 2004As quoted in "Respek" (18 July 2004), Da Ali G Show.

“My name is Sam Donaldson and I've got a message for you. News ain't just for the white man, it's for the bros and sisters too.”In their words18 July 2004As quoted in "Respek" (18 July 2004), Da Ali G Show.

1997Edward R. Murrow Lifetime Achievement AwardAward1934Born11 March 1934

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Edward R. Murrow Lifetime Achievement Award1997

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He was well known as the White House Correspondent with a booming loud voice, which could get the attention of President Reagan, amazingly cutting through the noise of whirling helicopter blades. He was a panelist and co-anchor of Sunday's This Week on the American Broadcasting Company (ABC).

Country
United States
Category
Journalists
Type
Journalist
Status
Living
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Born 1934 · age 92

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