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Edward R. Murrow

(Egbert Roscoe Murrow)
news broadcaster
Born: 4/24/1908
Birthplace: Pole Creek, North Carolina

Emmy Award-winning radio and news broadcaster remembered for his work as CBS's war correspondent and his attack on Sen. Joseph McCarthy's investigation into American Communists, which ultimately led to the demise of the senator's career.

Died: 4/27/1965

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