William L. Shirer

William Lawrence Shirer (February 23, 1904 ? December 28, 1993) was an American journalist and historian and was one of the most famous journalists in the world. Shirer became known for his broadcasts on CBS from the German capital of Berlin during the Third Reich through the first year of World War II.

Early years

In the early 1930's Shirer worked in India and formed a close friendship with Mohandas K. Gandhi before relocating to Europe.

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