Entity: WALTER-CRONKITE
Walter Cronkite was an American broadcast journalist known for his role as anchorman for the CBS Evening News from 1962 to 1981. He was often referred to as 'the most trusted man in America' during the 1960s and 1970s.
WALTER-CRONKITE
Etymology
The name 'Walter Cronkite' refers to the renowned American broadcast journalist, Walter Leland Cronkite Jr.
Definition
Walter Cronkite was a prominent American broadcast journalist who served as the anchorman for the CBS Evening News from 1962 to 1981, earning the title of 'the most trusted man in America'.
Historical Context
Walter Cronkite was a pioneer of TV news programming and reported on many historic events during his tenure as the anchor of the CBS Evening News.
Cultural Significance
Cronkite was known for his honesty and integrity, and his sign-off phrase 'And that's the way it is' became iconic in American journalism.
Related Concepts
Walter Cronkite's reporting on the Vietnam War and his critical analysis of the conflict's progress had a significant impact on public opinion and government policy.
See Also
A prominent American broadcast journalist who served as the anchorman for the CBS Evening News from 1962 to 1981, earning the title of 'the most trusted man in America'.