A Look Back At The Legendary CBS Newsman Walter Cronkite

Cronkite took a generation through the tumult of the 20th century

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Cronkite took a generation through the tumult of the 20th century

CBS Evening News anchor Walter Cronkite was a legend in his—and our—own time. Reporting on everything from presidential elections to the war in Vietnam, Cronkite's homegrown demeanor, silent dignity, and unerring pursuit of the truth, plus a penchant for adventure, made him the legendary public figure he remains to this day.

Click through for a fascinating photo timeline of one of history's rare and irreplacable figures.

Photo Credit: CBS Photo Archive/Getty Images.

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