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“No mighty king, no ambitious emperor, no pope, or prophet ever dreamt of such an awesome pulpit, so potent a magic wand.”

Quote by Fred W. Friendly

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Fred W. Friendly
Fred W. Friendly

Fred W. Friendly, an American television program creator, was born on October 30, 1915, and passed away on March 3, 1998. He had a profound impact on the field of television news, known for his commitment to the truth and fairness of journalism. more

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