Edward+R.+Murrow

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Born to the family of a tenant farmer, Egbert Roscoe Murrow began his life in Polecat Creek, North Carolina. On April 25, 1908 Edward came into the world not knowing that he would soon be heard across the globe. When the family moved to Blanchard, Washington Egbert surveyed in the timberlands for summer work. Once he was a college graduate from Washington State College, the National Student Federation asked him to reside as their president. He obliged until he became the assistant director of the Institute of International Education. Then ultimately, in 1935, he became a CBS employee.

Critical Issue
Edward R. Murrow was first recognized for his work in London. It was in a time of war, WWII, when Mr. Murrow became a radio correspondent. His effort gave Americans an inside look at the happenings over seas, during Hitler’s régime. In a time of uncertainty, the people of the United States knew they could rely on Edward Murrow for the truth. Better yet, Edward did not only spew out random facts but added what he saw. Always remaining calm, Murrow gave listeners the chance to see over the Atlantic from their own living rooms. Through 25 missions, Mr. Murrow reported on every bombing and combat mission that he could. An account from Edward R. Murrow, “walked home at 7 in the morning, the windows in the West End were red with reflected fire, and the raindrops were like blood on panes.” Murrow was known for starting his news casts with, “This…is London,” or, “This…is the news.” A breathe of fresh air for Americans seeking shelter not only from war but also propaganda. Edward Murrow returned to America and brought his physique to the television. Once on TV, Edward Murrow was regarded as handsome, no doubt adding to his super hero qualities. Edward R. Murrow ran programs such as: Person to Person and See It Now. A cigarette was never far from his lips from which rang his trade mark small talk style. 


 With viewers raving, Murrow received numerous awards. The Peabody Award for excellence in broadcasting claimed him four times, in 1943, 1949, 1951, and 1954. His superior William S. Paley, the president of CBS, said Murrow was, “a man fitted for his time and task - - a student, a philosopher, at heart a poet of mankind and, therefore, a great reporter.” Murrow spent 25 years in broadcasting earning 21,000 dollars a year. After these years Mr. Murrow accepted a commi ssion from President Kennedy. With his new job he would be the Head of the United States Information Agency. In 1964 and 1965 Edward Murrow received his highest awards, The Medal of Freedom from President Johnson, and, just before his death, Queen Elizabeth II awarded him an Honorary Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire.

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