Tom Brokaw is a renowned American television journalist and author known for his long and distinguished career as the anchor of NBC Nightly News. Brokaw has covered major historical events including the fall of the Berlin Wall, September 11 attacks, and numerous presidential elections. He has received multiple awards for his journalism work, including Peabody and Emmy awards. Brokaw is also the author of several bestselling books, further solidifying his status as a respected figure in the field of journalism.