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“I think people of my generation became journalists - you know, right after the broadcast pioneer fathers - because we wanted to report the big stories.” quote by Tom Brokaw
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“I think people of my generation became journalists - you know, right after the broadcast pioneer fathers - because we wanted to report the big stories.”

Tom Brokaw

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Source Speech: 1995 Commencement at Northwestern University, USA

He suggests that his generation entered journalism to cover major events, following early broadcast pioneers.

In simple terms: His generation chose journalism to report big stories.

Key Takeaway

Consider the motivations behind career choices.

Themes

career media history

Mood

reflective nostalgic

Type

historical motivational

When to use this quote

  • career counseling
  • media studies
  • historical analysis

Key Concepts

journalism generational influence media evolution

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why did they feel compelled to report big stories?
  • How does this reflect media evolution?
A Different Perspective

May overlook other motivations like personal passion.

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