He died at his home in New York City on July 17, 2009, at the age of 92. He had remote Dutch ancestry on his father's side, the family surname originally being Krankheyt. Identified in public opinion polls as the man Americans most trusted, he provided a voice of reason during the Vietnam and Watergate eras. During his distinguished career, Cronkite has won numerous awards, including the prestigious Peabody Award twice, several Emmy Awards and the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1981. Four years later, in mid-2009, Cronkite was reported to be ill with cerebrovascular disease. As a member of the NAACP, Walter White investigated lynchings and worked to end segregation. He attended junior high school at Lanier Junior High School (now Lanier Middle School) and high school at San Jacinto High School, where he edited the high school newspaper. After retiring, Cronkite hosted Universe (1982), co-produced Why in the World (1981), and hosted Dinosaur (1991). His beloved wife Betsy died of cancer at the age of 89. Early life and education. He left the University of Texas to work for the Houston Post in 1935, later working for Midwestern radio stations. Tokyo Rose, whose real name was Iva Toguri, was an American-born Japanese woman who hosted a Japanese propaganda radio program aimed at U.S. troops during World War II. https://www.biography.com/media-figure/walter-cronkite. Raised in Houston, Texas, he decided to become a journalist after reading a magazine article about a foreign correspondent. Born: on November 04, 1916 in Saint Joseph, Missouri, USA, Died: on July 17, 2009 in New York City, New York, USA. TAHOE ’276" 2 nights MGM Grand Hotel ‘Midnight Show and tax Roundtrip Airfare, Frontier Airlines For (Hl Reservation! Walter Cronkite helped launch the CBS Evening News in 1962 and served as its news anchor until his retirement in 1981. One of the greatest players in NFL history, Walter Payton earned nine Pro Bowl selections and set several rushing records during his 13 years with the Chicago Bears. Walter Cronkite was born on November 4, 1916, in St. Joseph, Missouri. If you see something that doesn't look right, contact us! 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