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Martha Rountree | |
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| Born | Martha Jane Rountree October 23, 1911 Gainesville, Florida, United States |
| Died | August 23, 1999 (aged 87) Washington, D.C., United States |
| Occupation(s) | Broadcast Journalist, entrepreneur |
| Known for | Founding The American Mercury and Meet the Press |
Martha Jane Rountree (October 23, 1911 – August 23, 1999) was an American pioneering broadcast journalist and entrepreneur. She was the creator and first moderator of a public-affairs program, first on radio as The American Mercury from June 24, 1945 to 1947, and as Meet the Press on the NBC television network from November 6, 1947 to November 1, 1953.[1] Until Kristen Welker took over on September 17, 2023, Rountree was the only female moderator in the seven-decade history of the show.[2]
- ^ Weil, Martin (1999-08-25). "Martha Rountree Dies". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2022-01-06.
- ^ Arkin, Daniel (June 4, 2023). "Chuck Todd Will Depart NBC's 'Meet the Press'; Kristen Welker to Become Host". NBC News. Retrieved June 4, 2023.