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Born on November 26, 1912 in Velva, North Dakota, United States, Eric Sevareid was a war correspondent, television presenter and television journalist. Eric Sevareid died on July 9, 1992 at the age of 79. Schooling on record includes Central High School and University of Minnesota. Recorded honors include Peabody Awards and George Polk Award (1954).
My Take
Sevareid commands a respect that few broadcasters ever earn. Born in tiny Velva, North Dakota, he spent nearly four decades at CBS and stood among Murrow's Boys, the elite correspondents who defined wartime journalism. He was the first to report the Fall of Paris in 1940, and his Peabody and Polk awards only hint at his stature. What moves me is the courage it took to deliver the truth from the heart of a war. In our age of endless, frictionless information, I find figures like him more precious than ever. He represents journalism at its most principled, and I hold his legacy in deep esteem.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Eric Sevareid
- Name (Japanese)
- エリック・セヴァライド
- Reading
- えりっく・せゔぁらいど
- Born
- November 26, 1912 – July 9, 1992
- Origin
- Velva, North Dakota, United States
- Occupation
- war correspondent / television presenter / journalist / television journalist
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Rat
2. Background
- High school
- Central High School
- University
- University of Minnesota
Awards & achievements
- Peabody Awards
- 1954 George Polk Award
3. Links
4. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Eric Sevareid born?
Born November 26, 1912.
When did Eric Sevareid die?
Died July 9, 1992, aged 79.
Where was Eric Sevareid from?
Eric Sevareid was from Velva, North Dakota, United States.
What did Eric Sevareid do?
Eric Sevareid worked as war correspondent, television presenter, journalist, television journalist.
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