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Walter Cronkite

American broadcast journalist (1916-2009)

  • Fame57.7
  • Momentum0.1
  • Journalists rank#231
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  • Fame57.7
  • Momentum0.1
  • Journalists rank#231
  • Wikipedia41.5K
Lived 1916–2009, aged 93United States
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  • Era
    1916–2009
    Aged 93
  • Known for
    Scary Stories to Tell …
    2019
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Summary
Updated 2026-06-16

Walter Leland Cronkite Jr. was an American broadcast journalist who served as anchorman for the CBS Evening News from 1962 to 1981. During the 1960s and 1970s, he was often cited as "the most trusted man in America" after being so named in an opinion poll. Cronkite received numerous honors including two Peabody Awards, a George Polk Award, an Emmy Award, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

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Journalist
Category
Journalists
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United States
Category rank
#231
Last updated
2026-06-16
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Momentum0.1
Historical25.5
Source confidence65.0
Completeness75.0
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Category
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Profile type
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Status
deceased
Born
November 4, 1916
Died
July 17, 2009
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Last updated
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