Edward R. Murrow

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/edward-r-murrow

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Edward R. Murrow born?April 25, 1908
2. Where was Edward R. Murrow born?Peachtree, North Carolina, USA
3. Who was Edward R. Murrow?Edward R. Murrow was a brave reporter who told the world about big events, especially during war and later on TV.
4. What did Murrow do during World War II?He broadcast live from London during the Blitz, describing the bombings and showing how brave the British people were.

Broadcast Journalism: Journalism disseminated via radio, television, and the internet, emphasizing immediacy and wide reach.
The Blitz: The sustained bombing campaign by Nazi Germany against Britain during World War II, from September 1940 to May 1941.
McCarthyism: The practice of making accusations of subversion or treason, often without proper regard for evidence, associated with Senator Joseph McCarthy.
Investigative Journalism: A form of journalism where reporters deeply investigate a single topic of importance, often uncovering hidden truths.