Tim Russert is best known as the moderator of the television news show, “Meet the Press,” a job he held for 16 years. He also served as senior vice president of NBC News and was a correspondent for other television news programs, such as The Today Show and Hardball. Russert trained as a lawyer and was chief of staff to Senator Daniel Moynihan (D-NY).
Russert’s autobiography, Big Russ and Me (2000) became a best-seller. He also edited Wisdom of Our Fathers: Lessons and Letters from Daughters and Sons (2005). Russert was awarded 48 honorary doctorates from colleges, and other awards include a Congressional Medal of Honor Society Journalism Award, the American Legion Journalism Award, and an Emmy. He is buried in Rock Creek Cemetery.
This residence has housed a number of journalists. Other owners have included James Reston, Tom Brokaw, Charlie Rose, and Maureen Orth.
The Homes
Tim Russert
3124 Woodley Rd. NW, Washington DC
Located in Woodley Park neighborhood, Northwest- West of Rock Creek