Pronunciation: [sˈam dˈɒnaldsən] (IPA) 
The name "Sam Donaldson" is spelled using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as /sæm dɒnəldsn/, which breaks down as follows: "s" is pronounced as /s/, "a" is pronounced as /æ/, "m" is pronounced as /m/, "d" is pronounced as /d/, "o" is pronounced as /ɒ/, "n" is pronounced as /n/, "a" is pronounced as /ə/, "l" is pronounced as /l/, "d" is pronounced as /d/, "s" is pronounced as /s/, and "n" is pronounced as /n/.
Sam Donaldson is an American broadcast journalist who gained prominence in the field of political reporting. Born in 1934, he began his career as a radio station employee in his hometown of El Paso, Texas. Donaldson later moved to Washington, D.C., where he made a name for himself as a fearless and tenacious reporter.
Known for his distinctive voice and bulldog-like approach, Donaldson became a household name through his work as the White House correspondent for ABC News during the 1970s and 1980s. He covered significant events, including Watergate, the Iran hostage crisis, and the Reagan administration. Renowned for his tough questioning and persistent style, Donaldson fearlessly held politicians accountable and challenged those in power, earning both respect and criticism.
Beyond his tenure in the White House press corps, Donaldson also co-anchored ABC's flagship news program, "World News Tonight," alongside Diane Sawyer. He contributed to other news programs on the network and hosted his show, "PrimeTime Live," which covered investigative and human-interest stories.
Throughout his career, Sam Donaldson received numerous accolades and awards for his journalism, including several Emmy Awards. He retired from full-time broadcasting in 2009 but remained an occasional commentator and contributor for ABC News. Donaldson's significant contributions to the realm of political journalism have solidified his place as a highly respected figure in the industry.
