Greta Van Susteren
Greta Van Susteren
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Greta Van Susteren's full name is Gretta Fuchs Van Susteren. She is commonly known by her married name.
Birth and Death Dates
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Greta Van Susteren was born on June 11, 1954. Unfortunately, there is no publicly available information about her passing or death.
Nationality and Profession(s)
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Greta Van Susteren holds American nationality. Her professional career spans journalism, law, politics, and television.
Early Life and Background
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Born in Chicago, Illinois, Greta grew up in a family of modest means with two siblings. She developed an interest in current events at a young age, partly due to her mother's influence, who was a teacher and avid reader. Van Susteren's intellectual curiosity led her to excel academically, graduating as valedictorian from St. Francis High School.
Major Accomplishments
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Greta van Susteren pursued higher education at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in history and English literature. She then earned her Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law in 1979.
As a practicing attorney, Greta worked for several law firms before transitioning to politics as an aide to Senator John Chafee. Later, she joined the State Department's Office of Policy Planning and Development.
In the late 1990s, Van Susteren began her television career with CNN, hosting _The Point with Greta Van Susteren_ from 2007 to 2011. She then moved to Fox News Channel (FNC), anchoring _On the Record with Greta Van Susteren_ until its cancellation in 2016.
Notable Works or Actions
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During her time at CNN and FNC, Greta van Susteren covered numerous high-profile stories, including presidential elections, Supreme Court cases, and major conflicts. Her journalistic approach focused on hard-hitting investigations and tough questioning of guests.
One notable instance is her coverage of the O.J. Simpson trial, where she interviewed key figures and provided in-depth analysis. Van Susteren also conducted interviews with prominent politicians, such as President Bill Clinton and Vice President Al Gore.
Impact and Legacy
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Greta van Susteren's impact on journalism is multifaceted:
She broke ground as one of the first women to anchor major news programs.
Her in-depth reporting and analysis helped shape public opinion on significant issues.
Van Susteren's commitment to covering a wide range of topics, from politics to social justice, has inspired future generations of journalists.Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Greta van Susteren is widely quoted or remembered for her:
Fearless approach to journalism, often tackling sensitive and contentious subjects.
Ability to think critically and ask tough questions, even when faced with difficult guests.
Contributions to promoting greater diversity in the field of journalism.
Van Susteren's legacy extends beyond her television career. Her commitment to informed discourse and investigative reporting continues to inspire journalists and shape public opinion today.
Quotes by Greta Van Susteren
Unfortunately, this is a free society, and we’re gonna have people with trucks, and people with bombs.
It is harder to lie in an interview. A good interview – and it can be polite – is not a one way street like a candidate controlled ad. An interview is not programmed by the candidate and so the candidate can’t be exactly sure what will be asked.
Cameras in court are just messengers; don’t blame them, blame the participants.
My close proximity to many of the newsmakers can give me a different perspective about people in politics and what they might say than others who don’t know them.
I think people loosely use the term ‘free speech.’ If the market wants to be such that people don’t want to watch someone, so be it.
Of course, every time someone does a story on plastic surgery, my name will be dragged up. I’ve made it safe for other people to have plastic surgery. It’s no longer a bad word.
In an interview with a journalist, you look petty taking the pot shot but in a slick ad you can really do damage – including unfair damage – from afar. It is not that much different than waging a war by a drone than by hand-to-hand combat.
