Walter Cronkite, famed TV news anchor and journalist, died on July 17th, 2009, at the age of 92. He was born on November 4th, 1916, in St. Joseph, Missouri. Cronkite’s career in broadcasting began at the age of 16 when he started working for The Kansas City Star. He would later go on to become a reporter for United Press International, where he was eventually promoted to Chief of the Washington Bureau. In 1962, Cronkite became the anchorman for the CBS Evening News, a role he held for 19 years until 1981. During that time, he covered many major news stories and events including the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, the civil rights movement, and the Vietnam War. He was known for his distinctively reassuring voice, and was often referred to as the “most trusted man in America.” After leaving the CBS Evening News, Cronkite went on to write a newspaper column and host a show on public television. He also continued to make occasional appearances on news programs. Cronkite is survived by his wife, Betsy; his daughter Nancy; and his sons Walton and Roger. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Throughout his career, Cronkite was widely respected for his levelheaded and fact-based reporting. He will be remembered for his dedication to the craft of journalism.