The veteran journalist, 65, reflected on the "amazing ride" he's had during his two decades at the network in a memo to staffers

Longtime NBC Nightly News anchor Lester Holt has announced he is stepping down after a decade at the helm of the esteemed position.

On an otherwise quiet Sunday afternoon in late February, MSNBC dumped veteran anchor Joy Reid and canceled five shows. Then, less than 24 hours later, "NBC Nightly News" anchor Lester Holt announced that he, too, would step down this summer after a 10-year run.