Edward R. Murrow

Edward R. Murrow, KBE (born Egbert Roscoe Murrow), (April 25, 1908 – April 27, 1965) was an American journalist, whose radio news broadcasts during World War II were eagerly followed by millions of listeners. 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 countered the Cold War hysteria of the 1950s, and led to the censure of Senator Joseph McCarthy.

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KBE - April 25 - 1908 - April 27 - 1965 - American - Journalist - Radio - News - World War II - Television - Cold War - 1950 - Joseph McCarthy

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Though seen as a controversial figure by many, Murrow left a legacy that stands as one of the cornerstones of broadcast journalism. Murrow's status as broadcasting's greatest journalist has not waned in the decades since his death; colleague Walter Cronkite said in a 1990s retrospective, "He's the head of the parade, he's the pinnacle of the pyramid. He led the way."

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In 1964, Murrow was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. He was made an honorary knight of Great Britain and received similar honors from the governments of Belgium, France, and Sweden.

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Presidential Medal of Freedom - Honorary knight of Great Britain

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Recently, George Clooney opted to direct a film about Murrow taking on McCarthy, titled Good Night, and Good Luck.

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George Clooney - Good Night, and Good Luck

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