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“Difficulty is the excuse history never accepts.”

Quote by Edward R. Murrow

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Edward R. Murrow

Edward R. Murrow, a renowned American journalist, was born on April 25, 1908, and passed away on April 27, 1965. He is best known for his exceptional contributions to broadcasting, particularly his reporting on Nazi Germany during World War II. more

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