Whether it’s to know your weekly weather, to stay up to date on citywide information, or to be the source of any and all information when disaster strikes, the news is where people go. The Columbia Broadcasting System, or CBS, began in 1927 and continues today as an active news television network. For years CBS has been keeping their viewers up to date on all of the information they need to know to help them get through the day. The end of every day became special because the CBS Evening News helped viewers prepare for the next day ahead; and to help these viewers get ahead was none other than the infamous Walter Cronkite. Walter Cronkite was a household name from the 1960s all the way up to the turn of the century. Walter Cronkite was known
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The Watergate Scandal in June, 1972 was a major event in the history of the United States especially for journalists all over the country. “It was Walter Cronkite who brought the revelations and latest details of the scandal to the national television audience” (CBS). Cronkite’s nightly views had skyrocketed as he gave information to the public while this trial was developing. He was there every night; he gave the people what they wanted and what they needed to know about their alleged corrupt President. Cronkite was known for his accuracy during his time on CBS and he “gave legitimacy to, what was then a developing story, that ultimately resulted in the indictment and conviction of several of President Richard Nixon’s closest advisors, and in the resignation of the President himself” …show more content…
His death in 2009 was a very sad event for those who grew up watching him and those who watched him every night. He kept his viewers up to date and always aware of what was going on with the country. He was the man that everyone looked to for information in times of need and he delivered; he gave the people what they wanted and what they needed. I wish I had been around to experience his journalism and witness the passion he had when doing his job. After all, he was “the most trusted man in
The Watergate Scandal in June, 1972 was a major event in the history of the United States especially for journalists all over the country. “It was Walter Cronkite who brought the revelations and latest details of the scandal to the national television audience” (CBS). Cronkite’s nightly views had skyrocketed as he gave information to the public while this trial was developing. He was there every night; he gave the people what they wanted and what they needed to know about their alleged corrupt President. Cronkite was known for his accuracy during his time on CBS and he “gave legitimacy to, what was then a developing story, that ultimately resulted in the indictment and conviction of several of President Richard Nixon’s closest advisors, and in the resignation of the President himself” …show more content…
His death in 2009 was a very sad event for those who grew up watching him and those who watched him every night. He kept his viewers up to date and always aware of what was going on with the country. He was the man that everyone looked to for information in times of need and he delivered; he gave the people what they wanted and what they needed. I wish I had been around to experience his journalism and witness the passion he had when doing his job. After all, he was “the most trusted man in