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Lowell Jackson Thomas (April 6, 1892 – August 29, 1981) was an American writer, broadcaster, and traveler, best remembered for publicising T. E. Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia). He was also involved in promoting the Cinerama widescreen system. [1]
Lowell Thomas (born April 6, 1892, Woodington, Ohio, U.S.—died August 29, 1981, Pawling, New York) was a preeminent American radio commentator and an explorer, lecturer, author, and journalist. He is especially remembered for his association with T.E. Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia).
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Learn how Lowell Thomas transformed journalism in America with his multimedia presentations, fact-based reporting, and non-partisan style. Discover his role in making T.E. Lawrence famous, his travels around the world, and his adaptations to new technologies.
May 16, 2011 · Learn how Lowell Thomas, a young American reporter, traveled to the Middle East during World War I and transformed T.E. Lawrence, a British officer, into a legendary figure. Discover how Thomas combined journalism and entertainment with multimedia lectures and travelogues.
Learn about the life and career of Lowell Thomas, the American journalist who discovered and popularized "Lawrence of Arabia" and invented broadcast journalism. Explore his achievements, challenges, and legacy in print, radio, film, and television.
Aug 30, 1981 · Lowell Thomas, the radio and television broadcaster, author and world traveler, died of a heart attack yesterday morning in his sleep at his home in Pawling, N.Y. He was 89 years old.
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Lowell Thomas was a filmmaker and journalist who coined the phrase "Lawrence of Arabia" and made T.E. Lawrence a legend. He also worked in radio, wrote books and received awards and honors.
