Today, we’ll take a look at the northeast corner of Mary Lynn Richardson Historic Park, where you’ll find this bust of Edward R. Murrow. Born into a Quaker family in Guilford County in 1908, Murrow went on to become one of the most influential figures in the history of broadcast journalism. Although his family moved from North Carolina when he was young, he returned frequently to visit relatives. During World War II, Murrow donated his radio fees to the Greensboro Community War Chest.

Murrow traveled extensively throughout the world and had a legendary career with CBS News, where he became known for his pioneering work in radio and television journalism. Over the course of his career, he received numerous honors, including nine Emmy Awards, four Peabody Awards, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Edward R. Murrow’s connection to Guilford County remains an important part of Greensboro’s history and its legacy in American journalism. Out of curiosity, we searched to see if there is any significance to today’s date 9/29 and Murrow. As it turns out on this day in 1940, he delivered a famous broadcast during the height of the London Blitz, “Away from the Bombs.” If you’d like to learn more about Murrow and his connection to Greensboro, visit the Greensboro History Museum. Murrow Boulevard, the north-south road just east of Church Street, was also named in his honor.

Happy Tuesday!