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Edward R. Murrow
1908-1965
The Man Who Set the Standard for All Who Followed:
Edward R. Murrow was the best-known broadcaster of World War II. He used the power of radio to create vivid imagery in a listener's mind. When television emerged, he mastered it as well. Murrow's integrity, honesty and diligence set the standard for network news. His career also foretold the coming battles broadcast journalists would face: accusations of bias, the price of tackling controversial subjects and the war between public service and corporate profits. |