Dan Rather
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Dan Rather
Summary
Dan Rather is a human[1]. His place of birth was Wharton[2]. He was born on October 31, 1931[3]. He worked as a news presenter[4], journalist[5], television producer[6], and opinion journalist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.57% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24,452 views/month, #5,704 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Born in Wharton[2], Dan Rather…
- Dan Rather was born on October 31, 1931[3].
- Dan Rather was born on October 31, 1941[9].
- Dan Rather held citizenship in United States[10].
- Dan Rather worked as a news presenter[4].
- Dan Rather worked as a journalist[5].
- Dan Rather worked as a television producer[6].
- Dan Rather worked as an opinion journalist[7].
- Dan Rather was employed by Associated Press[11].
- Dan Rather's education included a stint at Sam Houston State University[12].
- Dan Rather's education included a stint at Heights High School[13].
- Dan Rather was educated at South Texas College of Law[14].
- Dan Rather received the Peabody Awards[15].
- Dan Rather received the News and Documentary Emmy Awards[16].
- Dan Rather received the Four Freedoms Award – Freedom of Speech[17].
- Dan Rather received the Radio Television Digital News Association[18].
- Dan Rather received the Television Hall of Fame[19].
- Dan Rather received the Academy of Achievement[20].
- Dan Rather was a member of White House press corps[21].
- Dan Rather is recorded as male[22].
- Dan Rather's instance of is recorded as human[23].
- Dan Rather was affiliated with the Democratic Party[24].
- Dan Rather's Commons category is recorded as Dan Rather[25].
- Dan Rather's website account on is recorded as Post[26].
- Dan Rather's family name is recorded as Rather[27].
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Origins and Family
Dan Rather was born in Wharton[2]. Recorded date of birth include October 31, 1931[3] and October 31, 1941[9].
Education
Educated at Sam Houston State University[12], a university[31], in United States[32], founded in 1879[33]; Heights High School[13], a high school[34], in United States[35], founded in 1927[36]; and South Texas College of Law[14], a law school[37], in United States[38], founded in 1923[39].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include news presenter[4], journalist[5], television producer[6], and opinion journalist[7]. Dan Rather was employed by Associated Press[11].
Recognition
Awards received include Peabody Awards[15], an award[40], in United States[41], founded in 1940[42]; News and Documentary Emmy Awards[16], a class of award[43], in United States[44], founded in 1980[45]; Four Freedoms Award – Freedom of Speech[17]; Radio Television Digital News Association[18], a 501(c)(6) organization[46], in United States[47], founded in 1946[48]; Television Hall of Fame[19], an award[49], founded in 1984[50]; and Academy of Achievement[20], a nonprofit organization[51], in United States[52], founded in 1961[53], headquartered in Washington, D.C.[54].
Personal Life
Dan Rather was affiliated with the Democratic Party[24].
Why It Matters
Dan Rather ranks in the top 0.57% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24,452 views/month, #5,704 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]
FAQs
Where was Dan Rather born?
Dan Rather was born in Wharton[2].
What did Dan Rather do for work?
Dan Rather worked as news presenter[4], journalist[5], television producer[6], and opinion journalist[7].
Where did Dan Rather go to school?
Dan Rather was educated at Sam Houston State University[12], Heights High School[13], and South Texas College of Law[14].
What awards did Dan Rather receive?
Honors received include Peabody Awards[15], News and Documentary Emmy Awards[16], Four Freedoms Award – Freedom of Speech[17], and Radio Television Digital News Association[18].