Journalists
Edward R. Murrow
In 1937 , Edward was sent to London organize special events for CBS. He was in the capital of London during the outbreak of World War II (16). During the time he was there he covered the graphic truth of the blitz in London. This was a revolution for American journalism. Because of the revolution he is credited where it is necessary. Some believe that because of his journalism it gained American support for the British cause. (16)
In 1937 , Edward was sent to London organize special events for CBS. He was in the capital of London during the outbreak of World War II (16). During the time he was there he covered the graphic truth of the blitz in London. This was a revolution for American journalism. Because of the revolution he is credited where it is necessary. Some believe that because of his journalism it gained American support for the British cause. (16)
Ernie Pyle
Ernie Pyle first started his career working for a
local paper. He traveled the country for stories to put in his daily column.
However one day his work expanded and he covered the Battle of Britain. After
this coverage he was known as a talented war correspondent. In his writing he
covered the frontlines in which America was fighting. His stories were printed
in 400 daily and 300 weekly papers. He was known as "Americas most widely read
correspondent." (16) He published stories of actually soldiers, actually fighting. He did not sugar coat the war. (36)
Ernie Pyle first started his career working for a
local paper. He traveled the country for stories to put in his daily column.
However one day his work expanded and he covered the Battle of Britain. After
this coverage he was known as a talented war correspondent. In his writing he
covered the frontlines in which America was fighting. His stories were printed
in 400 daily and 300 weekly papers. He was known as "Americas most widely read
correspondent." (16) He published stories of actually soldiers, actually fighting. He did not sugar coat the war. (36)