Trout, Robert,
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Robert Trout (1909-2000) broadcast on American radio and television, 1931-2000.
Trout was born in Washington, D.C., and began his career at a local radio station. In 1935, he became CBS's first reporter, and became broadcasting's first news anchor in 1938. His news broadcastings during World War II and his coverage of political conventions and elections were famous. In 1965, Trout and his wife, the former Catherine (Kit) Crane, who worked as his business manager and research assistant, moved to Europe. From there, he reported and created radio and television commentary pieces. He continued to broadcast on American network radio and television until his death.
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War correspondents
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