<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>Tom Brokaw says he did not intend for this “rough draft” of a letter to be widely read.
Brokaw, the former anchor of “NBC Nightly News,” is one of the country’s best-known journalists. He<wm> is known for his in-depth reporting and his ability to capture the mood of the nation.
According to the Associated Press Wire Services, Brokaw had offered the story by phone and delivered several drafts to ABC News before submitting it for review by NBC, a group of which he reported was initially hesitant to agree. However, he eventually was approved and has agreed to deliver a final revised version for review and approve it.
The final story will likely deal with the latest numbers showing a sharp drop in mortality in</wm> young Americans. Brokaw’s experience as the anchor of the NBC “30 Minutes” may come