Earl Godwin (radio newsman)

Earl Godwin
Born
Earl Thomas J. Godwin

January 24, 1881
Washington, D.C., U.S.
DiedSeptember 23, 1956(1956-09-23) (aged 75)
Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, U.S.
OccupationNews journalist

Earl Godwin (January 24, 1881 – September 23, 1956) was a prominent 20th century newsman and radio personality. After a successful career as a print journalist and editor, he transitioned into one of the leading newscasters and commentators of the Golden Age of Radio, attracting a nationwide audience. He was elected president of the White House Correspondents' Association, an influential group of journalists that still exists today with special access to the White House, and also served as president of the Radio Correspondents' Association. Dubbed the "Earl of Godwin" by President Franklin D. Roosevelt,[1] he was referred to as the "Dean of Broadcasters."[2] Godwin has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.[3]

  1. ^ Dunning, John (1998). "News Broadcasts". On the Air: The Encyclopedia of Old-Time Radio (Revised ed.). New York, NY: Oxford University Press. p. 492. ISBN 978-0-19-507678-3. Retrieved 2019-10-21.
  2. ^ New York Times, "Earl Godwin, 75, Radio Newsman," September 25, 1956
  3. ^ Hollywood Walk of Fame website