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Webley Edwards was born on 11 November, 1902 in Corvallis, Oregon, U.S., is an American Radio Host/Journalist/Politician (1902-1977). Discover Webley Edwards's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 74 years old?
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National radio host, politician, WWII news correspondent |
| Age |
74 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Scorpio |
| Born |
11 November, 1902 |
| Birthday |
11 November |
| Birthplace |
Corvallis, Oregon, U.S. |
| Date of death |
5 October, 1977 |
| Died Place |
Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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Webley Edwards Height, Weight & Measurements
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Webley Edwards Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Webley Edwards worth at the age of 74 years old? Webley Edwards’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. He is from United States. We have estimated Webley Edwards's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
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Under Review |
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politician |
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Timeline
Webley Edwards (November 11, 1902 – October 5, 1977) was a World War II news correspondent, National radio host and politician.
Edwards was the starting quarterback at Oregon State University for two seasons while also serving as the first student manager of the newly opened campus radio station (KOAC (AM)).
Edwards was also an active member in the campus Phi Delta Theta journalism fraternity as a student.
In 1928 Edwards relocated to Honolulu, Hawaii where he became an auto salesman and played for the Scotty Schuman's Town semi-professional football team.
It was during this time he developed a keen interest in Native Hawaiian musical traditions.
In 1935 he became a producer for a radio show which showcased authentic island music.
The show, named Hawaii Calls debuted on July 3 of that year.
The show struggled financially for the first several years.
Edwards was the station manager at KGMB in late 1941.
Edwards was the first radio announcer to broadcast the attack on Pearl Harbor by the Japanese.
It was he who said on air: "Attention. This is no exercise. The Japanese are attacking Pearl Harbor!....All Army, Navy and Marine personnel to report to duty".
After the attack, Edwards worked as Pacific Bureau manager for CBS Radio.
Among his most notable experiences was landing the first interview with Colonel Paul Tibbets, the pilot of the Enola Gay which dropped the atomic bomb over Hiroshima.
Edwards, of CBS, was one of only two broadcast journalists aboard the USS Missouri during the surrender ceremony at Tokyo Bay on September 2, 1945.
He was the "chief announcer" for the ceremony, Merrill Mueller of NBC was the "narrator."
Edwards has the distinction of being the only broadcaster to witness the very beginning and end of the United States' involvement in World War II.
Edwards returned to radio broadcasting Hawaiian music.
Hawaii Calls ran for 37 years.
Edwards' popularity was evident in that he served in the Hawaiian Territorial & State Legislature from 1952-1966 and as a Hawaiian State Senator from 1966–1968.
He died of a heart attack in 1977.
Edwards was a member of the Hawaii Territorial Legislature.
