Who is David Martin?
David Martin is an American television news correspondent currently working at CBS News as the National Security Correspondent. He reports from the pentagon since the year 1993 and also reports to the CBS Evening News, for 60 minutes and 48 hours. Besides, he is also a journalist and an author.
David Martin Date of Birth/ Age
Martin is 78 years as of 2021 as he was born on the 28th of July 1943 in Washington D.C. Therefore, he celebrates his birthday on the 28th July of every year.
David Martin Height
Martin stands at a height of approximately 5 feet and 7 inches tall.
David Martin Parents and Siblings
Martin was born and raised in Washington, D.C., United States. He manages to keep information regarding his parents, siblings, and extended members of his family away from the limelight. We will however update this information once it’s available to the public.
David Martin Spouse/Wife
Martin is happily married to her wife, Dr. Elinor Martin whom she manages to keep information about away from the limelight. We will update this information once it available to the public.
David Martin Kids / Children
Martin is a proud father to his four children whom she manages to keep information about away from the limelight. We will update this information once it’s available to the public.
David Martin Education
Martin studied at Yale University in 1965 where he earned a degree in English. He served as an officer aboard the U.S. Navy in the Vietnam War.
David Martin Career
Martin started at CBS News as a researcher in 1969 and in the 1970s and early 1980s his career period was at Newsweek Magazine and the Associated Press. Martin joined CBS News in 1993 as the network’s National Security Correspondent reporting from The Pentagon. He served in the CBS 60 minutes, and 48 hours Evening News. Besides, he is a journalist and an author.
He became a CBS News Pentagon correspondent in 1983 and worked as a naval officer during the Vietnam War. David was positioned as the “big picture” reporter for CBS News during the invasion of Afghanistan and the war in Iraq where he explained and assessed the military’s strategies and operations for viewers.
Martin reported on stories before and during the Iraq war and the story of the military’s “shock and awe” strategy for its initial strike on Baghdad. Besides, he reported on Dora Farms, where Saddam was said by the CIA to have been hiding on the opening night of the war.
David is a multi-Emmy award winner most recently in 2012 for his story “Starting Over.” Also, he won awards from Alfred I. DuPont-Columbia University(2002 and 2004) for his work seen on the “CBS Evening News” and “60 Minutes Wednesday.” He was also awarded the 2004 Joan S. Barone Award for excellence in Washington-based national affairs and public policy reporting awarded by the Washington Radio & Television Correspondents’ Association.
Additionally, he has written 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).
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How Much Does David Martin Earn?
Martin earns an annual salary that ranges from $100,000-$500,000.
How Much is David Martin Worth?
As an author/correspondent/reporter, David has been able to accumulate a net worth that ranges from $1 million to $5 million.
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