Edward R. Murrow

Radio Host

Birthday April 25, 1908

Birth Sign Taurus

Birthplace North Carolina

DEATH DATE Apr 27, 1965 (57)

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About

Radio and TV journalist who was read widely during WWII and the McCarthy hearings.

Before Fame

In high school, he was on both the debate and basketball teams.

Trivia

Many contemporaries of his commented on his keen ability to give honest news as a journalist.

Family Life

He married Janet Huntington Brewster in 1935.

Associated With

He spoke with Harry S. Truman on the show This I Believe in the 1950s.