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This item is a yellow, "authentically" HAND SIGNED bookplate by legendary, CBS Evening News anchor WALTER CRONKITE, in blue ink. Bookplate was mailed to us directly from the newsman!! Walter Leland Cronkite, Jr. (born November 4, 1916) is a retired American broadcast journalist, best known as anchorman for The CBS Evening News for 19 years (1962–81). During the heyday of CBS News in the 1970s and 1980s he was often cited in viewer opinion polls as "the most trusted man in America," because of his professional experience and kindly demeanor. In 1970, Walter Cronkite received a "Freedom of the Press" George Polk Award. That same year, the CBS Evening News finally dominated the American TV news viewing audience, when Huntley retired. Although NBC finally settled on the skilled and well-respected broadcast journalist John Chancellor, Cronkite proved to be more popular and continued to be top-rated until his retirement in 1981. That year, President Jimmy Carter awarded Cronkite the Presidential Medal of Freedom. One of Cronkite's trademarks was ending the CBS Evening News with the phrase, "...And that's the way it is:", followed by the date (keeping to standards of objective journalism, he omitted this phrase on nights when he ended the newscast with opinion or commentary). Beginning with January 16, 1980, "Day 50" of the Iran hostage crisis, Cronkite added the length of the hostages' captivity to the show's closing to remind the audience of the unresolved situation, ending only on "Day 444", January 20, 1981. For many years, Cronkite was considered one of the most trusted figures in the United States. Affectionately known as "Uncle Walter", he covered many of the important news events of the era so effectively that his image and voice are closely associated with the Cuban missile crisis, the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, the Vietnam War, the Apollo 11 Moon landing, and the Watergate scandal. Enjoying the cult of personality surrounding Cronkite in those years, CBS allowed some good-natured fun-poking of its star anchorman in some episodes of the network's popular situation comedy, All in the Family, during which the lead character Archie Bunker would sometimes complain about the newsman, calling him "Pinko Cronkite." This is very suitable to be placed in the front of a book (though we don't recommend "adhering" ANY bookplate to a book), either by, or about the stated personality. This would as well, be suitable for framing with a photograph or document relating to the stated personality, or displayed by itself. These are great collectibles, and make great gifts! Bookplate measures approximately 3'' x 4''. GUARANTEED AUTHENTIC!!! We have been dealing with signed memorabilia for almost 40 years, so feel confident with your bids and purchase! We offer a 100% moneyback guarantee, if for ANY REASON, you're not completly satisfied with your purchase! Check out our eBay feedback ratings. Thanks for your interest and good bidding!
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