Walter Cronkite Tribute

  • Legendary CBS News anchor Walter Cronkite died on July 17, 2009. On Sunday, July 19, at 7 pm ET/PT, CBS airs That's the Way It Is: Remembering Walter Cronkite, an hour-long tribute to the broadcaster and celebration of his legacy. The show airs in the time slot generally reserved for 60 Minutes.
  • Quotes About Cronkite

    "His passing is, of course, a major loss for journalism. He was a great broadcaster and a gentleman whose experience, honesty, professionalism and style defined the role of anchor and commentator." - Leslie Moonveshttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/07/17/national/main5170613.shtml

    “When I think of Walter Cronkite, I think of his high journalism standards, integrity - but most of all his humanity. I think he was so trusted because he exhibited a sense of purpose and compassion, night after night. He was the personification of excellence." - Katie Courichttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/07/17/national/main5170613.shtml

    “I've been proud over the years to see Walter become, not just one of the best known people on television but one of the best known people in the whole world of people. He was proud of me, too, and there's no better feeling in life than that. I wouldn't trade Walter Cronkite liking me for just about anything I’ve ever had.” - Andy Rooneyhttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/07/17/national/main5170613.shtml

    “Walter Cronkite reached heights that will be almost impossible to match. It’s unimaginable when you consider his achievements - a journalist who was the most trusted man in America. He made us proud of who we were and what we did, and always with an extraordinary dignity and humility.” - Jeff Fagerhttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/07/17/national/main5170613.shtml

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