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Lesley Stahl
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Stahl at the LBJ Presidential Library in 2010
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| Born | December 16, 1941 Lynn, Massachusetts, U.S.
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| Education | Wheaton College (BA) |
| Occupation | News reporter |
| Years active | 1971–present |
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Notable credit(s)
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Face the Nation moderator (1983–1991) America Tonight Anchor (1990–1991) 60 Minutes Correspondent (1991–present) 48 Hours Host (2002–2004) |
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Jeffrey Gordon
(m. 1964; div. 1967) Aaron Latham
(m. 1977; died 2022) |
| Children | 1 |
Lesley Rene Stahl (born December 16, 1941) is a famous American television journalist. She has worked for CBS News for most of her career, starting as a producer in 1971. Since 1991, she has been a reporter for CBS's well-known show 60 Minutes. Lesley Stahl is known for her news investigations and her award-winning reports from around the world. She has won many journalism awards, including a special Lifetime Achievement Emmy Award in 2003 for her excellent reporting.
Before joining 60 Minutes, Stahl was the CBS News White House correspondent. She was the first woman to have this important job! She covered the presidencies of Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, and part of George H. W. Bush's time in office. Her reports were often seen on the CBS Evening News and other CBS News shows. She also hosted Face the Nation, a CBS News Sunday show, from 1983 to 1991. On Face the Nation, she interviewed many world leaders, like Margaret Thatcher and Boris Yeltsin. From 1990 to 1991, she co-hosted America Tonight, a late-night show with interviews and essays.
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Early Life and Education
Lesley Stahl was born in 1941 in Lynn, Massachusetts, a town near Boston. She grew up in Swampscott, Massachusetts. Her parents were Dorothy J. and Louis E. Stahl. She went to Wheaton College in Massachusetts and graduated with honors, studying history.
Lesley Stahl's Journalism Career
Lesley Stahl has had a long career in journalism, lasting over 50 years. She has covered many important moments in American history.
Key Historical Events Covered
Stahl reported on major events such as:
- The Watergate scandal in 1972.
- The hearings to remove President Richard Nixon from office in 1974.
- The attempted assassination of President Reagan in 1981.
- The Gulf War in 1991.
She also reported on meetings between U.S. and Russian leaders, economic summits, and national political conventions throughout her career.
Starting Out in the 1970s
Stahl began her TV career at WHDH-TV in Boston. She joined CBS News in 1971 and became a correspondent in 1974. She once said that her real life began when she turned 30 and joined CBS. She believes that a new rule in 1972, which encouraged hiring more women and minorities, helped her get the job.
Stahl became well-known after she covered the Watergate scandal. She moved into an apartment in the Watergate complex to be close to the story. When some men broke into the Watergate building, she was one of the few reporters covering it. She even got the first pictures of the burglars, which made her a "hero" at CBS.
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Reporting in the 1980s
From 1983 to 1991, Stahl hosted Face the Nation. She also worked as the White House correspondent during the presidencies of Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, and George H. W. Bush. At the 1980 Republican Convention, she was the first to report on CBS that George H. W. Bush would be the vice-presidential nominee. She covered the 1981 attempt to assassinate President Reagan and the 1991 Gulf War.
Work in the 1990s
In 1998, Lesley Stahl appeared as herself on the TV show Frasier.
She also wrote a book called Reporting Live, published in 1999. In her book, she shared a special experience she had in Rwanda seeing mountain gorillas. She described how amazing it was to be so close to them and how it made her realize that the best moments in life can still be ahead.
Highlights of the 2000s
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From 2002 to 2004, Stahl hosted 48 Hours Investigates. In 2002, she made news when Al Gore announced on 60 Minutes that he would not run for president again.
In 2007, Stahl's interview with then-French President Nicolas Sarkozy for 60 Minutes gained attention. President Sarkozy ended the interview suddenly because he was unhappy with questions about his wife.
Stahl was also a founding member of wowOwow.com in 2008, a website for women over 40 to discuss various topics.
Reporting in the 2010s
In 2014, she was a correspondent for Years of Living Dangerously, a documentary series about climate change. Her second book, Becoming Grandma: The Joys and Science of the New Grandparenting, was published in 2016. It talks about her experiences as a grandmother.
Recent Work in the 2020s
During the 2020 United States presidential election, Stahl interviewed President Trump for 60 Minutes. The interview was cut short by President Trump.
In May 2021, a 60 Minutes special about transgender healthcare, reported by Stahl, received feedback from some groups. CBS News stated the special focused on individuals who had transitioned and then decided to detransition.
Career Timeline
- September 1983–May 1991: Face the Nation moderator
- October 1990–March 1991: America Tonight anchor
- March 1991–present: 60 Minutes correspondent
- October 2002–December 2004: 48 Hours host
Personal Life
In 1977, Lesley Stahl married author Aaron Latham. They have one daughter. Aaron Latham passed away in July 2022.
In May 2020, Stahl shared on 60 Minutes that she had been hospitalized with COVID-19. She has since recovered.
Awards and Honors
Lesley Stahl is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and is on the Board of Selectors for the Jefferson Awards for Public Service.
She has won many awards for her work, including:
- 13 News & Documentary Emmy Awards, including one for Lifetime Achievement.
- The Dennis Kauff Journalism Award for lifetime achievement (1990).
- The Golden Plate Award from the American Academy of Achievement (1994).
- The Fred Friendly First Amendment Award (1996).
- The Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Silver Baton for her "Punishing Saddam" report (1996).
- The Gerald Loeb Award for business journalism (2004).
- Honorary degrees from Colgate University (2008) and Loyola College (2008).
- The Overseas Press Club award (2012).
- The Edward R. Murrow Award for Overall Excellence in Television (2013).
- The International Center For Journalists Founders Award (2014).
- The Radio Television Digital News Association's Paul White Award for Lifetime Achievement (2015).
- Poynter Medal for Lifetime Achievement in Journalism (2021).
Filmography
Lesley Stahl has appeared as herself or a newscaster in several films and TV shows:
- Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (voice of a newscaster)
- Frasier: "Desperately Seeking Closure" (S5, E8) (as herself)
- Marcel the Shell with Shoes On (as herself)
- Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (as herself)
See also
In Spanish: Lesley Stahl para niños
