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   Walter Leland Cronkite Jr. (November 4, 1916 – July 17, 2009) was an American broadcast journalist who served as anchorman for the CBS Evening News [1] for 19 years, from 1962 to 1981. During the 1960s and 1970s, he was often cited as "the most trusted man in America" after being so named in an opinion poll.

   • Years active: 1935–2009
   • Children: 3, including Kathy

   • Born: Walter Leland Cronkite Jr., November 4, 1916, St. Joseph, Missouri, U.S.
   • Education: University of Texas at Austin

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     Walter Cronkite gave first op-ed on Vietnam War 51 years ago

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     50 years ago: Walter Cronkite calls for the U.S. to get out of Vietnam

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3. www.biography.com › movies-tv › walter-cronkiteWalter Cronkite - Sign Off, CBS & Career - Biography

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   Apr 2, 2014 · Walter Cronkite was a lifelong newsman who became the voice of the truth for America as a nighttime anchorman. Updated: Apr 19, 2021. Photo: CBS Photo Archive/Getty Images. (1916-2009) Who Was...

4. www.britannica.com › biography › Walter-CronkiteWalter Cronkite | Biography, Facts, & Views on Vietnam War

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   Apr 29, 2024 · Walter Cronkite, American journalist and pioneer of TV news programming who was known as ‘the most trusted man in America.’. He was the longtime anchor of the CBS Evening News with Walter Cronkite (1962–81), for which he reported on many of the most historic events of the latter half of the 20th century.

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6. www.pbs.org › wnet › americanmastersWalter Cronkite | Walter Cronkite Biography | American ... - PBS

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   Jul 26, 2006 · During the 20 years he anchored the evening news on CBS, Walter Cronkite became a daily presence in the American home. Building on the legacy of Edward R. Murrow, he brought CBS to the pinnacle...

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7. www.smithsonianmag.com › smart-news › five-thingsFive Things to Know About Walter Cronkite | Smithsonian

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   Nov 4, 2016 · Known as the “most trusted man in America,” Cronkite made his mark on a fledgling industry and earned a legendary spot in the affections of generations of viewers. In celebration of what would...

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   Who is Walter Cronkite?

   • They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. Walter Cronkite (born November 4, 1916, St. Joseph, Missouri, U.S.—died July 17, 2009, New York, New York) was an American journalist and pioneer of television news programming who became known as “the most trusted man in America.”

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   How old was Walter Cronkite when he died?

   • "Legendary CBS anchor Walter Cronkite dies at 92". GMA News. Associated Press. Archived from the original on April 25, 2022. Retrieved August 3, 2012. ^ Wicker, Tom (January 26, 1997). "Broadcast News". The New York Times. Retrieved May 1, 2009. ^ Braestrup, Peter (1994). Big Story. Presidio Press. ISBN 978-0891415312. ^ Campbell, W. Joseph (2010).

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   How did Walter Cronkite become a news anchor?

   • Walter Cronkite’s life and his work followed a simple, consistent line. At the age of 12, he read about a foreign correspondent in BOY’S LIFE and decided that was what he wanted to be. It was a modest aspiration, the only career goal he ever had, and he achieved it by becoming the first important news anchor on American television.

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   Who plays Walter Cronkite?

   • "Johnny Carson Plays Walter Cronkite". Archived from the original on August 12, 2019 – via YouTube. ^ RockfrdDrm (August 27, 2013). "Johnny Carson Plays Walter Cronkite". Archived from the original on November 2, 2021 – via YouTube. ^ Bedell, Sally (August 12, 1982). " 'CRONKITE'S UNIVERSE' IS CANCELED". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331.

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9. www.smithsonianmag.com › smithsonian-institutionWalter Cronkite and a Different Era of News | Smithsonian

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   Nov 4, 2011 · Walter Cronkite and a Different Era of News. The legendary CBS anchorman was the “most trusted” man in America. Joseph Stromberg. November 4, 2011. Cronkite’s untouchable aura of authority...

10. www.pbs.org › wnet › americanmastersWalter Cronkite | Career Timeline | American Masters | PBS

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    During the 20 years he anchored the evening news on CBS, Walter Cronkite became a daily presence in the American home. Building on the legacy of Edward R. Murrow, he brought CBS to the pinnacle...