Edward R. Murrow Was Here - Democratic Underground

Steepler0t

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Tue Jan-08-08 08:27 PM
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Edward R. Murrow Was Here

Run time: 01:39
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VpOKriiNIzE

Posted on YouTube: May 17, 2007
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Posted on DU: January 09, 2008
By DU Member: Steepler0t
Views on DU: 311

This is a very interesting Murrow recording from the Blitz in London.
I am sure we have quite a few Murrow fans here.
Just wanted to share this as it is kind of a creepy/fascinating juxtaposition to see so many contemporary people doing the tourist thing totally unawares of the weight of history that hangs over them with Murrow telling his tale in the way he was so good at.

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gateley

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Tue Jan-08-08 08:32 PM
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1. My God. Those air raid sirens were haunting. nt

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Steepler0t

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Tue Jan-08-08 08:33 PM
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2. Almost otherworldly -nt-

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gateley

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Tue Jan-08-08 09:03 PM
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3. At first I thought it was a soundtrack the YouTuber had put in. Otherworldly is

a perfect description. And mournful.

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