To learn more about Edward R. Murrow and how the nation views his legacy, we invite you to visit the following Web sites:
“American Masters: Edward R. Murrow,” from PBS. “From the opening days of World War II through his death in 1965, Murrow had an unparalleled influence on broadcast journalism. MORE
Edward R. Murrow at the Museum of Broadcast Journalism. MORE
Edward R. Murrow in the Radio Hall of Fame. MORE
“Edward R. Murrow was my last hero.” An essay by veteran CBS journalist Joseph Wershba, “60 Minutes” producer from 1968-1988. MORE
“Radio Days.” Born in North Carolina, raised in Washington, and educated at Washington State University, Ed Murrow had a powerful impact on America during World War II, the Korean War, and the McCarthy era. Audio clips included. MORE
Listen to Bob Edwards (formerly of National Public Radio) discuss his book, Edward R. Murrow and the Birth of Broadcast Journalism, and read an excerpt from the book about Murrow's roots. MORE
View a timeline of Edward R. Murrow’s career. MORE
Read Edward R. Murrow's report from Buchenwald. MORE
Read the address Edward R. Murrow presented at the Radio-Television News Directors Association convention in Chicago on October 15, 1958.
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Faculty experts discuss Murrow. MORE
WSU Murrow Video
The Murrow legacy shapes today's students. MORE
Books about Murrow
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“The newest computer can merely compound, at speed, the oldest problem in the relations between human beings, and, in the end, the communicator will be confronted with the old problem of what to say and how to say it.”
