Edward R. Murrow, Journalism at Its Best
April 2006
The career of Edward R. Murrow, the eminent broadcast journalist, is discussed in this publication as an example of the essential role the free press plays in a democratic society. With his reports from London during World War II and his exposé of Senator McCarthy's anti-Communist campaign in the 1950s, Murrow showed how a fearless reporter can use journalistic skills in the public's service in times of crisis.
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Edward R. Murrow
Take a glimpse at the career of Edward R. Murrow and the people who who worked with the legendary broadcaster.
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