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Edward R. Murrow: Quick Facts

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Also Known As Edward Egbert Roscoe Murrow
Born April 25, 1908 • Greensboro • North Carolina
Died April 27, 1965 (aged 57) • New York
Awards And Honors Grammy Award (1966)

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