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Description: Walter Leland Cronkite Jr. (November 4, 1916 – July 17, 2009) was an American broadcast journalist who served as anchorman for the CBS Evening News for 19 years (1962–1981). He was often referred to as "the most trusted man in America" because of his professional experience and the credibility he earned through his coverage of major news events.
Cronkite began his career as a radio news reporter in the 1930s and transitioned to television news in the 1950s. He covered the major news events of the era, including World War II, the Vietnam War, the Civil Rights Movement, and the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
Cronkite played a significant role in the coverage of the US space program during the 1960s. He anchored CBS's coverage of the Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo missions, including the historic Apollo 11 mission in 1969, when astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin became the first human beings to walk on the surface of the Moon. Cronkite's coverage of the Apollo 11 mission was widely praised for its accuracy, clarity, and emotional impact.
His coverage of the space program helped to educate and inform the American public about the technical and scientific aspects of space travel and the broader implications of the space race with the Soviet Union.
Cronkite was known for his ability to explain complex technical information in a clear and accessible way, and his coverage of the space program helped to build public support for the continuation of the program.
Cronkite retired from CBS Evening News in 1981, but continued to appear as a commentator and host of various programs on CBS and other networks. He died in 2009 at the age of 92.
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