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We Are Not Descended From Fearful Men We Are Not Descended From Fearful Men   The 1950s were a time of national anxiety. McCarthyism stirred up suspicion and paranoia, turning neighbor against neighbor in the name of rooting out communism. But Edward R. Murrow – a respected journalist and a veteran of war – stood firm. On that March night in 1954, he reminded Americans of who we are at our core – a people forged in struggle, sacrifice, and unflinching courage. His words cut t