Archive for October, 2009
Margaret Bourke-White: A Fearless News Photographer
She helped create the modern art of photojournalism. Transcript of radio broadcast: 09 May 2009 VOICE ONE: I’m Barbara Klein. VOICE TWO: And I’m Steve Ember with People in America in VOA Special English. Today we tell about photographer Margaret Bourke-White, one of the leading news reporters of the twentieth century. (MUSIC) VOICE ONE: A [...]
Charlie Parker,1920-1955: His Music Influenced Jazz During his Lifetime and Even Today
02 May 2009 VOICE ONE: I’m Shirley Griffith. VOICE TWO: And I’m Steve Ember with the VOA Special English program, People in America. Today, we tell about one of America’s greatest jazz musicians, Charlie Parker. He influenced the direction of jazz music during his short lifetime. His influence continues today. (MUSIC) VOICE ONE: Charlie Parker [...]
Katharine Graham, 1917- 2001: She Was the Powerful Owner and Publisher of The Washington Post
Under her leadership, The Post became one of the most important newspaper companies in the country. Transcript of radio broadcast: 25 April 2009 VOICE ONE: I’m Shirley Griffith. VOICE TWO: And I’m Doug Johnson with the VOA Special English program, PEOPLE IN AMERICA. Today we tell about Katharine Graham. She was the owner and publisher [...]
