On Friday, July 17th, the news of Walter Cronkite’s death caused the world to pause and bow its head in remembrance of the legendary journalist’s legacy. Cronkite’s imprint on, not only American but world journalistic integrity, is profound, his honest, forthright manner and trustworthy reporting style paving the way for the plethora of news stations that populate today’s airwaves. From World War II to the Lunar Landing to Kennedy’s assassination and Nixon’s demise during Watergate, millions of Americans gathered around their television stations, night after night, to absorb the reports delivered by Walter Cronkite on the evening news. Even at age 92, decades after his retirement from delivering the world news, he was still the “most trusted man in America”, his name spoken by every industry professional with the utmost respect and honor. President Obama has described him as the voice of certainty in an uncertain world. Now, that that voice has said its final goodnight, the void left by its departure is resounding and profound… Read the rest of the article on my Examiner page!

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