Peter Jennings was a Canadian-American news anchor and journalist who worked for ABC News from 1964 until his death in 2005. He was the sole anchor of ABC's World News Tonight from 1983 until his death. Jennings was known for his extensive knowledge of international affairs and his ability to explain complex issues in a straightforward manner. He won numerous awards for his work, including several Emmy Awards and a Peabody Award. Jennings was also the first foreign correspondent to report from the White House and the first to report from the Berlin Wall.