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===//This I Believe// was a radio program originally created in 1951 by celebrated journalist, Edward R. Murrow. He intended the show to be a forum where Americans from all walks of life could share their personal philosophies. These short, five minute radio broadcasts were a chance for many different voices to be heard. Some of the "famous" voices included baseball-greats, Jackie Robinson and Babe Ruth, former First Lady, Eleanor Roosevelt, and physicist, Albert Einstein. === ===The program ended in 1955, but was revived 50 years later by National Public Radio. While the new program features voices from a decidedly different era, the format remained the same: ordinary American citizens were invited to share their personal beliefs in 400-500 word essays that were both broadcast over the radio and posted to the internet. Some of those "ordinary" citizens included: Senator John McCain, magician Penn Jillette, and Former Secretary of State, Colin Powell. While the show officially ended this past Spring (2009), its spirit lives on in many classrooms throughout the United States. ===


===Our English 4R class has taken up the challenge of Mr. Murrow to share our beliefs. We hope that you enjoy our thoughts! ===