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On this day in 1916, acclaimed broadcaster Walter Cronkite was born. Throughout the course of his nearly 50-year career, during which he was often referred to as “The Most Trusted Man in America,” Cronkite became an indelible part of history as he brought breaking news into the homes of millions of people across the country. Here are some of his biggest news stories.
THE ASSASSINATION OF JOHN F. KENNEDY // 1963
REPORT FROM VIETNAM // 1968
THE ASSASSINATION OF MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. // 1968
FIRST WALK ON THE MOON // 1969
THE DEATH OF LYNDON B. JOHNSON // 1973
RICHARD NIXON’S RESIGNATION // 1974
JOHN LENNON’S DEATH // 1980
CRONKITE’S LAST BROADCAST // 1981
November 4, 2016 – 9:45am