Walter Cronkite

Known as 'the most trusted man in America,' Walter Cronkite was the face of CBS Evening News for nearly two decades. His steady, authoritative delivery during the turbulent 1960s and 70scovering the moon landing, the Vietnam War, and the Watergate scandalhelped define the role of the television anchor. Cronkite was more than just a reader of news; he was a journalist who believed in the power of facts to unite a nation. His influence on the publics perception of the news remains unmatched in the history of American broadcasting.