Cronkite

American  

[kron-kahyt, krong‑] / ˈkrɒn kaɪt, ˈkrɒŋ‑ /

noun

1. Walter, 1916–2009, U.S. newscaster.

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Example Sentences

Many of CBS’s most well-known newscasters, including Walter Cronkite and Eric Sevareid, who reported on the fall of Paris in 1940 live to Americans started on radio.

From The Wall Street Journal

During that time, many journalists chose to leave the CBS newsroom -- once home to famed US journalists Walter Cronkite and Edward R. Murrow and a long reputation for excellence in American journalism.

From Barron's

She closed her letter with a nod to legendary CBS anchor Walter Cronkite, quoting his response to the idea that his news coverage leaned too liberal.

From Salon

“If that is what makes us liberals, so be it, just as long as in reporting the news we adhere to the first ideals of good journalism – that news reports must be fair, accurate and unbiased,” Cronkite said.

From Salon

“Cronkite’s idea is one of the best I’ve encountered,” Hastey added.

From Salon