Monday, April 24, 2006

25 April 1908: Happy Birthday, Edward R. Murrow

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Edward R. Murrow
U.S. newscaster, pioneer in Broadcast journalism.
Image source: Wikipedia / CBS

Via Wikipedia.

Edward R. "Ed" Murrow (born Egbert Roscoe Murrow), (April 25, 1908 – April 27, 1965) was an American journalist. He first came to prominence with a series of radio news broadcasts during World War II, which were followed by millions of listeners in the United States and Canada.

Mainstream historians consider him among journalism's greatest figures; Murrow hired a top-flight cadre of war correspondents and was noted for honesty and integrity in delivering the news.

A pioneer of television news broadcasting, Murrow produced a series of TV news reports that helped lead to the censure of Senator Joseph McCarthy.

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posted by Fergie @ 4/24/2006 10:01:00 PM

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