This I Believe Staff
Essays by speakers who worked on the "This I Believe" program.
Merwin, Don, 1928-
Don Merwin, Assistant Producer on This I Believe, describes an incident in his life in which many members of his neighborhood gave blood after a terrible accident, and he explains how this event keeps him from despair and gives him confidence in the eventual triumph of peace and human kindness.
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Morgan, Edward P., 1910-1993
Journalist Edward Morgan talks about the importance of understanding one’s self and compassion for humanity in achieving a greater understanding and appreciation of life and beauty. more resources for Edward P. Morgan
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Murrow, Edward R.
Journalist Edward R. Morrow introduces the This I Believe program to the audience and describes its purpose.
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Swing, Raymond, 1887-1968
Raymond Swing, editor of the This I Believe program, describes how the realization that most of his troubles were caused by ignorance led him to become more tolerant of others, and states his beliefs in his participation in the “All-Wisdom” of God, in his responsibility to change himself, and in the importance of extending to others the love and freedom which he desires for himself.more resources for Raymond Swing
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