Howard K. Smith

Howard K. Smith Historical Figure Nationality: United States Year of Birth: 1914 Year of Death: 2002 Cause of Death: Pneumonia Occupation: Journalist, Author of Non-Fiction, Broadcaster, Actor Spouse: Benedicte Traberg Smith Professional Affiliations: CBS and ABC Fictional Appearances: The Hot War POD: November, 1950 Appearance(s): Fallout Type of Appearance: Direct (as "Howard")

Howard Kingsbury Smith (May 12, 1914 – February 15, 2002) was an American journalist, radio reporter, television anchorman and political commentator, and one of the original "Edward R. Murrow boys."

Howard K. Smith in The Hot War

At a press conference during World War III, Howard K. Smith asked President Harry Truman, "Sir, how do you feel about being one of the two men responsible for so much death and destruction?" Truman explained that he took consolation knowing that no other President could have done anything much different. Truman did not suggest that Smith ask Joseph Stalin, the other obliquely referenced man.

See Also

• References to Historical Figures in Turtledove's Work#Howard K. Smith for more minor references to Smith in Turtledove's work.