Walter Cronkite

Who was Walter Cronkite?

Walter Cronkite was an American news broadcaster who became known as 'the most trusted man in America' due to his reporting on the Vietnam War.

What was Walter Cronkite's background?

Walter Cronkite's background included:

• ❖ He studied political science at the University of Texas.
• ❖ Cronkite's early career as a journalist saw him covering events during the Second World War and the Nuremberg trials.
• ❖ He joined CBS news in 1950, and became well known by the public.

What was significant about Walter Cronkite?

Cronkite's role as a journalist contributed to the growing opposition to the war, which played a part in the USA's withdrawal from Vietnam.