July 18, 2009

Saturday, July 18, 2009

Legendary broadcast journalist Walter Cronkite dead at 92

Photo courtesy: Arizona State University The gold standard of broadcast journalism Walter Cronkite died yesterday after a long illness. He was 92. For nearly 20 years, Cronkite was the anchorman of the “CBS Evening News.”  His trusting manner and steady demeanor earned him the respect of his colleagues and the public. Years after retiring, Cronkite was still considered the most trusted man […]