Young Bobby Schieffer became interested in journalism in the eighth grade. From the very day he first saw his byline on top of the stories he composed that year, Schieffer became hooked on journalism. From his intermediate school first sports story to his first professional car wreck story he wrote in college, to his first story for CBS when he covered a party held by President Nixon’s daughter, Schieffer was there ready to report!
While in college, the young reporter from Texas got a kick out of working on the police beat.  Learning how to go on air with only a single moment’s notice proved to be most valuable throughout the duration of Schieffer’s career.

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JOHP :: Bob Schieffer Resources::

Schieffer Bio

The Young Reporter

The Early Years/ Vietnam War

President John F. Kennedy

September 11th/ Change in Network News

Bob's Journalism Tips