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Former newspaper and radio reporter, more famous as a news anchor for the CBS TV network.

Started using Eric, his middle name, when he became one of Edward R. Murrow's "boys" as World War II neared and his broadcasting career began.

Of Norwegian heritage, he preserved a strong bond with Norway throughout his entire life.

Father of Michael Sevareid.

Forced to bail out of a plane flying on the Hump in Burma during World War II.