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Walter Cronkite Biography and Timeline

Follow Walter Cronkite through 3 dated historical records for United States of America.

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Walter Cronkite, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

3Distinct records

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1968

27 February 1968

Tet Aftermath Commentary

Journalist · Television anchor · New York · Warfare / Vietnam War, 2nd

Broadcasts a widely noted assessment after reporting from Vietnam following Tet

Role range: 1960-1975

27 February 1968

Vietnam Commentary

Journalist · Television anchor · New York · Warfare / Vietnam War, 2nd

Broadcasts a commentary saying the war appears stalemated

Role range: 1960-1975

27 February 1968

Vietnam Commentary

Journalist · Television anchor · New York · Warfare / Vietnam War, 2nd

Broadcasts that the Vietnam War appears stalemated after visiting Vietnam

Role range: 1960-1975

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