Bruce Morton facts for kids

Bruce Alexander Morton (born October 28, 1930 – died September 5, 2014) was an American television news reporter. He worked for two big news organizations: CBS News and CNN. His career as a journalist lasted for more than 40 years.

Early Life and Education

Bruce Morton was born in Norwalk, Connecticut. He grew up in the city of Chicago. After finishing high school, he went to Harvard University. He graduated from Harvard in 1952.

A Long Career in News

Bruce Morton started his long career in television news in 1964. He joined CBS News that year. He worked there for almost 30 years, until 1993.

Reporting from Washington D.C.

For most of his time at CBS, Bruce Morton was based in Washington, D.C.. This is the capital city of the United States. He was a special reporter called a "Congressional correspondent." This meant he reported on what was happening in the U.S. Congress. He told viewers about new laws and important debates.

Moving to CNN

After leaving CBS News in 1993, Bruce Morton joined another major news channel, CNN. He continued his work as a respected reporter there. He stayed with CNN until he retired in 2006.

Later Life

Bruce Morton passed away on September 5, 2014. He was 83 years old. He died at his home in Washington D.C..