Walter Cronkite
Journalist and news anchor for CBS
Born
November 4th, 1916
108 years ago
Died
July 17th, 2009
16 years ago — 92 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
United States
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A prominent journalist and television news anchor, played a key role in shaping broadcast journalism in the United States. Served as the anchor for the CBS Evening News from 1962 to 1981, providing coverage of significant events such as the Moon landing and the Vietnam War. Was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1981 for contributions to journalism and democracy. His signature sign-off, 'And that's the way it is,' became iconic in American media.
Anchored CBS Evening News from 1962 to 1981
Reported on the Apollo 11 Moon landing
Covered the Vietnam War extensively
Received the Presidential Medal of Freedom
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