Dan Rather, at 92, on a life in news

I’m very glad that you guys did this while he is still alive.

Imagine in this day and age, a man says I was wrong and I am sorry

Seeing footage of him in the 60s and 70s really puts into perspective how long he's been around for. What a legend.

This man is, was, and always will be - a LEGEND. He's the GOAT of journalism. I wish we had this kind of integrity in today's media.

The man. The Icon. The Legend. The One & Only Dan Rather!!!!

Growing up, like many of you, I watched the news with my parents. At our house, it was Walter Cronkite and the CBS Evening News. My most vivid memory of Dan was getting roughed up by Dailey's thugs at the '68 convention. He signed off his last broadcast with the word "Courage". (A lot of people thought it was corny.)

I've tried to apply that to every challenge I've faced. I'm forever grateful to Mssrs. Rather & Cronkite for modelling how to be principled and honest in a world that's making it seem unrealistic to do so.

Love you Mr. Rather! Thank you for being such a important part of my Childhood. What a decent, kind, and wonderful Man. God bless you! 🙏🏽✝️

Growing up with Dan Rather, Tom Brokaw and Peter Jennings was an absolute privilege

"Real news is what someone in power somewhere doesn't want you to know."

I remember back in the 80's, sitting in the living room watching the 6 o'clock news with my old man. Watching this makes me think of all the news stories we watched throughout the 80's, 90's, and 2000's. 🇺🇸

A legend! Can't believe he is 92!

I live in the Houston area. When Hurricane Carla came in 1961, Dan Rather was on the local Houston news. He stayed in Galveston on the top floor of the big post office. He broadcasted thru the hurricane when it hit Galveston, after the island had been evacuated. I was only 11 yrs old, but I remember watching him that day and night. Everyone was impressed with his courage and determination. Not long after that, he was transferred to New York for the evening national news.

I just watched CBS Sunday, my only regret in life is not being able to have a conversation with Dan Rather’s, you see as a child in 1970 at 12 years old. Dan made an impression on me and I always will remember that. My hope is that the Smithsonian institute, does something for Mr. Rathers because he is a part of the American fabric. I see the world today and often wonder what Mr. Rathers would think of America today? And the reason I would ask him that just because the America I grew up in is gone never to return. Unless you grew up in the 60s and 70s you’ll never understand. It was a different time a time that I miss horribly was America perfect no and that’s why I respect Mr. rather so much because he pointed out atrocities in America, and no other broadcaster could hold a candle to him. I would love to sit under that oak tree with Mr. Rathers, and just listen to his stories what a glorious life in Mr. Rathers if you ever read this, thank you for loving America the way I do.

If there was a huge world event, you watched the news at night and Peter Jennings or Dan Rather shared the highlights

My grandfather watched Dan Rather for decades and I watched with him. He is an American Sweetheart. His interviews and news casts were amazing & his voice will forever be a part of American history. ❤

Grateful to have had the first few years of my life with Dan Rather, Tom Brokaw, and Peter Jennings. I miss those days, those were the days of good journalism.

He was the voice of my generation. It wasn’t news if Dan rather didn’t report it. Thank you sir. Thank you for your dedication and hard work. And thank you for your calm voice, that was a part of my life for many years.

When the news wasn't commentary.

Unbelievable 92 years old and listen how he speak so clearly and remembers everything!
God Bless him❤️

For 92 he looks amazing & "hands down" he is a National Treasure to the news industry & all of us who grew up with him.