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<h2>Early Life and Education</h2>

<p>Roger Harrison Mudd was a distinguished American broadcast journalist, known for his work with major television networks and his contributions to political journalism. He was born on February 9, 1928, in Washington, D.C. His father, John Mudd, was a tobacco farmer and cartographer, while his mother, Irma Mudd, served as a lieutenant in the United States Army Nursing Corps.</p>

<p>Mudd attended Washington and Lee University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. He later pursued graduate studies and obtained a Master’s degree in history from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.</p>

<h2>Journalism Career and Rise at CBS News</h2>

<p>Roger Mudd began his journalism career in 1953 at The Richmond News Leader, where he worked as a reporter. Concurrently, he served as a news broadcaster on the paper’s sister radio station, WRNL. His talent and dedication quickly elevated his career, leading to prominent roles in national television journalism.</p>

<p>During the 1960s, Mudd joined CBS News, where he gained national recognition. He became known for his coverage of pivotal events, including the civil rights movement and major political campaigns. Notably, he conducted a tragic final interview with <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_F._Kennedy">Senator</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_F._Kennedy">Robert F. Kennedy</a> at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles on the night of his assassination in 1968.</p>

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<h2>Prominent Roles and Publications</h2>

<p>Among his many broadcasting achievements, Mudd served as the moderator of NBC’s long-running program, <em>Meet the Press</em>, further solidifying his status as one of America’s most respected journalists. In 2008, he published his autobiography, <em>The Place to Be: Washington, CBS, and the Glory Days of Television News</em>, offering insight into the golden era of television journalism and his personal experiences in the field.</p>

<h2>Philanthropy and Personal Life</h2>

<p>In 2010, Mudd made a significant philanthropic contribution by donating $4 million to his alma mater, Washington and Lee University. This generous gift established the Roger Mudd Center for the Study of Professional Ethics, reflecting his commitment to integrity in journalism and public service.</p>

<p>Mudd was married to E.J. Spears of Richmond, Virginia. Together they had four children and were grandparents to eleven grandchildren. Roger Mudd passed away on March 9, 2021, at the age of 93, leaving behind a legacy of journalistic excellence and ethical leadership.</p>

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