Walter Cronkite

Journalist

Birthday November 4, 1916

Birth Sign Scorpio

Birthplace Saint Joseph, MO

DEATH DATE Jul 17, 2009 (92)

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About

Trusted anchor of CBS Evening News for over 30 years who has won a Peabody Award and a TCA Career Achievement Award.

Before Fame

He was an active Boy Scouts member.

Trivia

His news delivery on CBS got him voted the Most Trusted Man in America.

Family Life

He married Mary Elizabeth Maxwell in 1940, and the couple had three children.

Associated With

He reported many important events during his years, including the assassintation of John F. Kennedy.

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Walter Cronkite Highlights
Walter Cronkite Highlights