LesleyStahl began her career in 1971, when she joined CBS News, and became the producer in it. She did amazing work in her early career, as she managed to report some of the most iconic moments in the United States. In 1972, she reported the Watergate Scandal, which brought her into the limelight. In 1974, she reported the impeachment hearings of President Nixon. In 1981, she achieved great success for her reporting of the attempted assassination of President Ronald Reagan. Her next work of importance came in 1991 when she captured the Gulf War.

She also did reporting on various other topics, related to elections, U.S./Russia meetings, and many more. Her thorough investigation of the Middle East crisis made her very famous. As a television journalist, she has worked in various programs, and she is very famous for her work in programs such as Face The Nation Moderator (1983-1991), America Tonight Anchor (1990-1991), 60 Minutes (1991-present), 48 Hours Host (2002-2004), etc. Stahl has also worked in several television shows and movies and has written several books.

Lesley Stahl has won various awards such as Emmy Awards, and Lifetime Achievement Emmy Award, The Dennis Kauff Journalism Award for Lifetime Achievement, The Golden Plate Award, the Gerald Loeb Award, and many more.

Conclusion

Lesley Stahl is a phenomenal journalist, who is working since 1971. In the last 50 years of her career, she has worked for CBS news, and has worked in various programs. She is known for many, although she gained worldwide recognition for her work in 60 Minutes, where she is working since 1991. She has also won various awards and accolades, and is also a member of various important organizations. She is an icon in the field of television journalism.

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