Quincy Howe
Encyclopedia
Quincy Howe was an American
journalist
, best known for his CBS
radio broadcasts during World War II. He was the son of Mark Anthony De Wolfe Howe
.
Howe served as director of the American Civil Liberties Union
before the Second World War, and as chief editor at Simon & Schuster
from 1935 to 1942. He left CBS in 1947 to join ABC
. In the fall of 1955, he hosted four episodes of the 26-week prime time series Medical Horizons
on ABC before he was replaced in that capacity by Don Goddard
.
Howe moderated the fourth and final Kennedy
/Nixon
debate in 1960. Howe retired from broadcasting in 1974. He died from cancer of the larynx.
United States
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journalist
Journalist
A journalist collects and distributes news and other information. A journalist's work is referred to as journalism.A reporter is a type of journalist who researchs, writes, and reports on information to be presented in mass media, including print media , electronic media , and digital media A...
, best known for his CBS
CBS
CBS Broadcasting Inc. is a major US commercial broadcasting television network, which started as a radio network. The name is derived from the initials of the network's former name, Columbia Broadcasting System. The network is sometimes referred to as the "Eye Network" in reference to the shape of...
radio broadcasts during World War II. He was the son of Mark Anthony De Wolfe Howe
Mark Anthony De Wolfe Howe, Jr.
Mark Antony De Wolfe Howe was an American editor and author.-Early life and education:...
.
Howe served as director of the American Civil Liberties Union
American Civil Liberties Union
The American Civil Liberties Union is a U.S. non-profit organization whose stated mission is "to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed to every person in this country by the Constitution and laws of the United States." It works through litigation, legislation, and...
before the Second World War, and as chief editor at Simon & Schuster
Simon & Schuster
Simon & Schuster, Inc., a division of CBS Corporation, is a publisher founded in New York City in 1924 by Richard L. Simon and M. Lincoln Schuster. It is one of the four largest English-language publishers, alongside Random House, Penguin and HarperCollins...
from 1935 to 1942. He left CBS in 1947 to join ABC
American Broadcasting Company
The American Broadcasting Company is an American commercial broadcasting television network. Created in 1943 from the former NBC Blue radio network, ABC is owned by The Walt Disney Company and is part of Disney-ABC Television Group. Its first broadcast on television was in 1948...
. In the fall of 1955, he hosted four episodes of the 26-week prime time series Medical Horizons
Medical Horizons
Medical Horizons is a public affairs television series, focusing on advancements in medical technology, which aired on ABC from September 12, 1955 to March 5, 1956. The program, broadcast live, sometimes offered surgical scenes as well as information about new medical equipment.The series was...
on ABC before he was replaced in that capacity by Don Goddard
Don Goddard
Don Goddard was a radio and television announcer and newscaster who later became known for his work with geriatric alcoholism and other addictions....
.
Howe moderated the fourth and final Kennedy
John F. Kennedy
John Fitzgerald "Jack" Kennedy , often referred to by his initials JFK, was the 35th President of the United States, serving from 1961 until his assassination in 1963....
/Nixon
Richard Nixon
Richard Milhous Nixon was the 37th President of the United States, serving from 1969 to 1974. The only president to resign the office, Nixon had previously served as a US representative and senator from California and as the 36th Vice President of the United States from 1953 to 1961 under...
debate in 1960. Howe retired from broadcasting in 1974. He died from cancer of the larynx.