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Lester Holt is one of America's most beloved journalists, with a career spanning over three decades.

Holt is a devoted husband to his wife and a doting father of two despite his incredible professional life.

Lester Holt made history by becoming the first black person to solo anchor a weekday network nightly newscast.

Since then, Holt has attained legendary status in the media community.

The 64-year-old began his career over four decades ago. Holt dropped out of California State University in 1979 to pursue his dream of becoming a broadcaster at a San Francisco radio station.

NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt" on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 | Source: Getty Images

Afterward, the NBC newsman began a 19-year career with CBS, enjoying some defining moments.

Holt has covered several huge global events, including one of the 2016 presidential debates between H