Eric Sevareid

Eric Sevareid (* November 26, 1912 in Velva, North Dakota, † July 9, 1992 ) was an American journalist, author and television presenter.

Life

Sevareid studied at the University of Minnesota. Sevareid was 1939-1977 television journalist for the U.S. television channel CBS.

Prizes and Awards (selection)

  • North Dakota's Roughrider Award.
  • 1965: New York Newspaper Guild Page One Award
  • 1950: Peabody Award
  • 1954: Alfred I. duPont Award
  • 1964 Peabody Award
  • 1976: Peabody Award
  • Emmy Award ( twice)
  • 1981: Harry S. Truman Award
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