Who Was Peter Jennings?
Peter Jennings was one of the most recognizable newscasters from the 1980s until his death in 2005. He anchored ABC Nightly News during this time. He was known for a slightly liberal bent, a clipped “educated” sounding voice, and his ability to devote a great deal of time on the air when circumstances in the world required extensive news coverage. Peter Jennings spent over 60 hours on the air in the week following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, and on the actual day, he worked for 16 straight hours.
