5 Things Walter Cronkite, the ‘Most Trusted Newsman in America,’ Will Be Remembered For

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American journalist Walter Cronkite became a household name during his longevous career as news anchor for the CBS Evening News. Today, he is remembered for his objectivity and for delivering some of the biggest news headlines in television history.

Cronkite, a native New Yorker, was born on Nov. 4, 1916. He died in New York City on July 17, 2009, at the age of 92.