David Martin (journalist)
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| Born | July 20, 1943 Washington, DC, USA |
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| Occupation | Journalist, Author, Correspondent |
David Martin (born July 28, 1943, in Washington, DC) is an American television news correspondent, journalist, and author who works for CBS News.
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Martin has been CBS News’ national security correspondent, covering The Pentagon and the State Department, since 1993. In that capacity, he has reported virtually every major defense, intelligence and international affairs story for the CBS Evening News, as well as for other broadcasts, including 60 Minutes and 48 Hours. He also contributed to 60 Minutes Wednesday.
Martin started his journalism career as a researcher for CBS News in New York in 1969. He then became a news writer with the AP (Associated Press) broadcast wire (1971-72) and a fellowship at the Washington Journalism Center (1973).
Martin is also the author of two books, "Wilderness of Mirrors" (Harper & Row, 1980), an account of the secret wars between the CIA and KGB, and "Best Laid Plans: The Inside Story of America’s War Against Terrorism" (Harper & Row, 1988).
Martin graduated from Yale University in 1965 with a bachelor’s degree in English. During the Vietnam war, Martin served as an officer aboard a U.S. Navy destroyer.
Martin and his wife, Dr. Elinor Martin, live in Chevy Chase, Maryland. They have four children.
