Edmund A. Chester
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Edmund Albert Chester Sr. (June 22, 1897 – October 14, 1973) was an American television executive. He served as a vice president and executive at the CBS radio and television networks during the 1940s. As Director of Latin American Relations he collaborated with the Department of State to develop CBS's "La Cadena de Las Americas" radio network in support of Pan-Americanism during World War II.[1] He also served as a highly respected journalist and Bureau Chief for Latin America at Associated Press and Vice President at La Prensa Asociada in the 1930s.[2][3][4][5][6] He was awarded the Carlos Manuel de Cespedes National Order of Merit by the government of Cuba in recognition of his efforts to foster greater understanding between the peoples of Cuba and the United States of America.[7]
Edmund A. Chester | |
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Born | Edmund Albert Chester (1897-06-22)June 22, 1897 |
Died | October 14, 1973(1973-10-14) (aged 76) |
Occupation(s) | Television executive Journalist |
Known for | La Cadena de Las Americas (Network of the Americas) |
Awards | Carlos Manuel de Cespedes National Order of Merit of Cuba |