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Nov 6, 2019 · On March 6, 1981, Walter Cronkite delivered his last "And that's the way it is" as the anchor of CBS Evening News. He had covered some of the most historic and traumatic events of the 1960s, such as the Kennedy assassination, the Moon Landing and the Vietnam War.
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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.
- 1935–2009
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- Walter Leland Cronkite Jr., November 4, 1916, St. Joseph, Missouri, U.S.
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From the CBS News archives, legendary anchorman Walter Cronkite signs off for the final time on the "CBS Evening News." Cronkite manned the anchor desk from April, 16, 1962 until March 6, 1981.
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Apr 2, 2014 · Learn about the life and career of Walter Cronkite, the trusted voice of America as a nighttime news anchor for CBS from 1962 to 1981. Find out how he became famous for his sign-off phrase "And that's the way it is" and his role in covering the Vietnam and Watergate eras.
Jul 18, 2009 · CBS News President Richard Salant met with Cronkite, who initially resisted, then agreed to change his sign-off, Socolow said. Watch friends and admirers weigh in on the death of a giant ». "In ...
