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What was Lowell's greatest achievement as a Newscaster?
It was over radio that Lowell Thomas presented and commented upon the news for four decades until his retirement in 1976, the longest radio career of anyone in his day
How many gaffes was Lowell Thomas associated with?
What awards did Lowell Thomas recieve while being a newscaster?
In 1945, Lowell Thomas received the Alfred I. duPont Award. In 1976, President Gerald Ford awarded him the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Question: Are there any other interesting aspects about this article?
Self-contained rewrite: Are there any other interesting aspects about this Lowell Thomas article besides that In 1945, Thomas received the Alfred I. duPont Award. In 1976, President Gerald Ford awarded him the Presidential Medal of Freedom?