Broadcast journalist Edward R. Murrow dies 50 years ago this hour (Apr 27 1965)


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(Tuesday, April 27, 1965, shortly before noon EDT) — Edward R. Murrow, whose independence and incisive reporting brought heightened journalistic stature to radio and television, died today at his home in Pawling, New York, at the age of 57.


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