On this day March 6 1981 Walter Cronkite delivered his final broadcast as the main anchorman for the CBS Evening News marking the end of an era in American journalism. Known as the most trusted man in America Cronkite had been the face of the CBS Evening News since 1962 covering some of the most significant events in modern history including the assassination of John F Kennedy the moon landing and the Vietnam War.
Cronkite’s calm authoritative presence and commitment to journalistic integrity made him a household name influencing generations of broadcasters. Following his departure Dan Rather took over as the network’s lead anchor continuing CBS’s legacy of news reporting.
80s insight: Walter Cronkite ended every broadcast with his famous sign-off And that’s the way it is a phrase that became synonymous with his career.
Cronkite’s calm authoritative presence and commitment to journalistic integrity made him a household name influencing generations of broadcasters. Following his departure Dan Rather took over as the network’s lead anchor continuing CBS’s legacy of news reporting.
80s insight: Walter Cronkite ended every broadcast with his famous sign-off And that’s the way it is a phrase that became synonymous with his career.
