Trivia

Early in his news anchor career, saved a man's life using the Heimlich maneuver at a restaurant.

His mother is named Jean Brokaw. She died 5 days short of what would have been her 94th birthday.

Friend of Bill France Jr..

Release of his book, "The Greatest Generation". (1998)

His wife, Meredith Lynn Auld, is a former Miss South Dakota (1959).

Introduced spouses-to-be Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver at a charity tennis tournament in 1977.

Attended The University of Iowa before receiving his BA from The University of South Dakota in Political Science.

Often imitated in the first three seasons of The Simpsons (1989) for Springfield's broadcast reports.

Longtime friend of Tim Russert and John Palmer.

Was denied enlistment into the Army because of flat feet. His first choice of service was the Air Force, which he was also declined.

Father, with Meredith Lynn Auld, of daughter Sarah Brokaw.

Release of his book, "The Greatest Generation Speaks: Letters & Reflections". (1999)

Release of his book, "Boom! Voices of the Sixties: Personal Recollections of the '60s & Today". (2007)

Release of his book, "A Long Way From Home: Growing Up in the American Heartland". (2002)

Inducted into the Nebraska Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame in 1994.

Was diagnosed with bone cancer in August 2013.

Father of Heather Lynn Brokaw born on February 6,1974.

Release of his book, "An Album of Memories: Personal Histories From the Greatest Generation". (2001)

Awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Barack Obama 24 November 2014.