Cronkite

For decades, Walter Cronkite was known as "the most trusted man in America." Millions across the nation welcomed him into their homes, first as a print reporter for the United Press on the front lines of World War II, and later, in the emerging medium of television, as a host of numerous documentary programs and as anchor of the CBS Evening News , from 1962 until his retirement in 1981. Yet this very public figure, undoubtedly the twentieth century's most revered journalist, was a remarkably private man; few know the full story of his life. Drawing on unprecedented access to Cronkite's private papers as well as interviews with his family and friends, Douglas Brinkley now brings this American icon into focus as never before. Brinkley traces Cronkite's story from his roots in Missouri and Texas through the Great Depression, during which he began his career, to World War II, when he gained notice reporting with Allied troops from North Africa, D-day, and the Battle of the Bulge. In 1950, Edward R. Murrow recruited him to work for CBS, where he covered presidential elections, the space program, Vietnam, and the first televised broadcasts of the Olympic Games, as both a reporter and later as an anchor for the evening news. Cronkite was also witness to—and the nation's voice for—many of the most profound moments in modern American history, including the Kennedy assassination, Apollos 11 and 13, Watergate, the Vietnam War, and the Iran hostage crisis. Epic, intimate, and masterfully written, Cronkite is the much-anticipated biography of an extraordinary American life, told by one of our most brilliant and respected historians. Review “Walter Cronkite exemplified the glorious age of trusted journalism. In this deeply researched and brilliantly analytic biography, Douglas Brinkley captures his essence. He treats Cronkite as not just an icon, but as a real human with passions, loves, and occasional enmities. ItвЂTMs a fascinating and valuable tale.” ( Walter Isaacson ) “Douglas BrinkleyвЂTMs absorbing and well-researched book recaptures the high solstice of American television journalism and the man who most exemplified that moment. It also illuminates, behind the scenes, a Walter Cronkite that millions of Americans thought they knew, but, as BrinkleyвЂTMs book now shows us, didnвЂTMt.” ( Michael Beschloss ) “Exhaustively researched and beautifully written, Cronkite is a classic. Douglas Brinkley has written his best book yet. This is a fascinating story that will be read for years to come.” ( Debby Applegate ) “In this absorbing and sensitively-written biography, Douglas Brinkley has captured not only the life and momentous decades of a uniquely American legend, but also the heartbeat of a nation in its times of both triumph and tragedy.” ( Ronald Steel ) “This sweeping narrative of Walter CronkiteвЂTMs life is irresistibly told, beautifully written, and deeply researched. Douglas Brinkley has produced one trustworthy biography after another, each one commanding widespread respect and admiration. And this is one of the very best.” ( Doris Kearns Goodwin ) “The personal and professional life of Walter Cronkite is an American treasure - and we should all be grateful to Douglas Brinkley for telling it so well.” ( Tom Brokaw ) “A sweeping and masterful biography.” ( Newsweek ) “A superb biography. . . . If only we had Walter Cronkite today.” ( Tina Brown, *Newsweek * ) “CronkiteвЂTMs career has vast scope, and cumulative effect of this book is illuminating, not only about the man himself but also about the way he filtered history for a nation.” ( Janet Maslin, *The New York Times * ) About the Author Douglas Brinkley is a professor of history at Rice University and a contributing editor to Vanity Fair . His most recent books are The Quiet World , The Wilderness Warrior , and The Great Deluge . Six of his books have been selected as New York Times Notable Books of the Year. He lives in Texas. For decades, Walter Cronkite was known as "the most trusted man in America." Millions across the nation welcomed him into their homes, first as a print reporter for the United Press on the front lines of World War II, and later, in the emerging medium of television, as a host of numerous documentary programs and as anchor of the CBS Evening News , from 1962 until his retirement in 1981. Yet this very public figure, undoubtedly the twentieth century's most revered journalist, was a remarkably private man; few know the full story of his life. Drawing on unprecedented access to Cronkite's private papers as well as interviews with his family and friends, Douglas Brinkley now brings this American icon into focus as never before. Brinkley traces Cronkite's story from his roots in Missouri and Texas through the Great Depression, during which he began his career, to World War II, when he gained notice reporting with Allied troops from North Africa, D-day, and the Battle of the Bulge. In 1950, Edward R. Murrow recruited him to work for CBS, where he covered presidential elections, the space program, Vietnam, and the first televised broadcasts of the Olympic Games, as both a reporter and later as an anchor for the evening news. Cronkite was also witness to—and the nation's voice for—many of the most profound moments in modern American history, including the Kennedy assassination, Apollos 11 and 13, Watergate, the Vietnam War, and the Iran hostage crisis. Epic, intimate, and masterfully written, Cronkite is the much-anticipated biography of an extraordinary American life, told by one of our most brilliant and respected historians. Review “Walter Cronkite exemplified the glorious age of trusted journalism. In this deeply researched and brilliantly analytic biography, Douglas Brinkley captures his essence. He treats Cronkite as not just an icon, but as a real human with passions, loves, and occasional enmities. It’s a fascinating and valuable tale.” ( Walter Isaacson ) “Douglas Brinkley’s absorbing and well-researched book recaptures the high solstice of American television journalism and the man who most exemplified that moment. It also illuminates, behind the scenes, a Walter Cronkite that millions of Americans thought they knew, but, as Brinkley’s book now shows us, didn’t.” ( Michael Beschloss ) “Exhaustively researched and beautifully written, Cronkite is a classic. Douglas Brinkley has written his best book yet. This is a fascinating story that will be read for years to come.” ( Debby Applegate ) “In this absorbing and sensitively-written biography, Douglas Brinkley has captured not only the life and momentous decades of a uniquely American legend, but also the heartbeat of a nation in its times of both triumph and tragedy.” ( Ronald Steel ) “This sweeping narrative of Walter Cronkite’s life is irresistibly told, beautifully written, and deeply researched. Douglas Brinkley has produced one trustworthy biography after another, each one commanding widespread respect and admiration. And this is one of the very best.” ( Doris Kearns Goodwin ) “The personal and professional life of Walter Cronkite is an American treasure - and we should all be grateful to Douglas Brinkley for telling it so well.” ( Tom Brokaw ) “A sweeping and masterful biography.” ( Newsweek ) “A superb biography. . . . If only we had Walter Cronkite today.” ( Tina Brown, *Newsweek * ) “Cronkite’s career has vast scope, and cumulative effect of this book is illuminating, not only about the man himself but also about the way he filtered history for a nation.” ( Janet Maslin, *The New York Times * ) About the Author Douglas Brinkley is a professor of history at Rice University and a contributing editor to Vanity Fair . His most recent books are The Quiet World , The Wilderness Warrior , and The Great Deluge . Six of his books have been selected as New York Times Notable Books of the Year. He lives in Texas. General,United States,Biography & Autobiography,Biography,Television Journalists - United States,Television Journalists,Editors; Journalists; Publishers,Cronkite; Walter,Editors; Journalists; Publishers.; Bisacsh In This Book The Author Presents The Biography Of An American Legend: Renowned News Anchor Walter Cronkite. For Decades, Walter Cronkite Was Known As The Most Trusted Man In America. Millions Across The Nation Welcomed Him Into Their Homes, First As A Print Reporter For The United Press On The Front Lines Of World War Ii, And Later, In The Emerging Medium Of Television, As A Host Of Numerous Documentary Programs And As Anchor Of The Cbs Evening News, From 1962 Until His Retirement In 1981. Yet This Very Public Figure, Undoubtedly The Twentieth Century's Most Revered Journalist, Was A Remarkably Private Man, Few Know The Full Story Of His Life. Drawing On Unprecedented Access To Cronkite's Private Papers As Well As Interviews With His Family And Friends, The Author Now Brings This American Icon Into Focus As Never Before. He Traces Cronkite's Story From His Roots In Missouri And Texas, Through The Great Depression And World War Ii, To His Coverage Of Presidential Elections, The Space Program, Vietnam, And The First Televised Broadcasts Of The Olympic Games. Cronkite Was Also The Nation's Voice For Many Of The Most Profound Moments In Modern American History, Including The Kennedy Assassination, Apollos 11 And 13, Watergate, The Vietnam War, And The Iran Hostage Crisis. This Book Is The Biography Of An Extraordinary American Life. The Making Of A Reporter. Missouri Boy ; Houston Youth ; Learning A Trade ; Making Of A Unipresser -- The Second World War. Gearing Up For Europe ; The Writing Sixty-ninth ; Dean Of The Air War ; Gliding To V-e Day ; From The Nuremberg Trials To Russia -- Cold War Broadcaster. Infancy Of Tv News ; Election Night And Univac ; Mr. Cbs Utility Man ; The Huntley And Brinkley Challenge ; Torch Is Passed ; New Space Frontier On Cbs -- Anchorman. Anchorman Of Camelot ; The Kennedy Assassination ; Who's Afraid Of The Nielsen Ratings? ; Paley's Attempted Smackdown ; Civil Rights And Project Gemini ; What To Do About Vietnam? ; The Tet Offensive -- Top Game. Calm And Chaos Of 1968 ; Mr. Moon Shot ; Avatar Of Earth Day ; The Nixon-versus-cbs War ; Reportable Truth In The Age Of Nixon ; Fan Clubs, Stalkers, And Political Good-byes ; A Time To Heal ; Live With Jimmy Carter -- The Spokesperson. Retirement Blues ; Struggling Elder Statesman ; Defiant Liberal ; The World's Oldest Reporter ; The New Millennium ; Electronic Uncle Sam. Douglas Brinkley. Includes Index. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. For decades, Walter Cronkite was known as "the most trusted man in America." Millions across the nation welcomed him into their homes, first as a print reporter for the United Press on the front lines of World War II, and later, in the emerging medium of television, as a host of numerous documentary programs and as anchor of the __CBS Evening News__, from 1962 until his retirement in 1981. Yet this very public figure, undoubtedly the twentieth century's most revered journalist, was a remarkably private man; few know the full story of his life. Drawing on unprecedented access to Cronkite's private papers as well as interviews with his family and friends, Douglas Brinkley now brings this American icon into focus as never before. Brinkley traces Cronkite's story from his roots in Missouri and Texas through the Great Depression, during which he began his career, to World War II, when he gained notice reporting with Allied troops from North Africa, D-day, and the Battle of the Bulge. In 1950, Edward R. Murrow recruited him to work for CBS, where he covered presidential elections, the space program, Vietnam, and the first televised broadcasts of the Olympic Games, as both a reporter and later as an anchor for the evening news. Cronkite was also witness to—and the nation's voice for—many of the most profound moments in modern American history, including the Kennedy assassination, Apollos 11 and 13, Watergate, the Vietnam War, and the Iran hostage crisis. Epic, intimate, and masterfully written, Cronkite is the much-anticipated biography of an extraordinary American life, told by one of our most brilliant and respected historians. For decades, Walter Cronkite was known as "the most trusted man in America." Millions across the nation welcomed him into their homes, first as a print reporter for the United Press on the front lines of World War II, and later, in the emerging medium of television, as a host of numerous documentary programs and as anchor of the CBS Evening News from 1962 until his retirement in 1981. Yet this very public figure was a remarkably private man. Few know the full story of his life. Drawing on unprecedented access to Cronkite's private papers as well as interviews with his family and friends, fellow journalist David Brinkley now brings this American icon into focus as never before. He traces Cronkite's story from his roots in Missouri and Texas, through the Great Depression and World War II, to his coverage of presidential elections, the space program, Vietnam, and the first televised broadcasts of the Olympic Games. Cronkite was also the nation's voice for many of the most profound moments in modern American history, including the Kennedy assassination, Apollos 11 and 13, Watergate, the Vietnam War, and the Iran hostage crisis. This book is the biography of an extraordinary American life Douglas Brinkley presents the definitive, revealing biography of an American legend: renowned news anchor Walter Cronkite. An acclaimed author and historian, Brinkley has drawn upon recently disclosed letters, diaries, and other artifacts at the recently opened Cronkite Archive to bring detail and depth to this deeply personal portrait. He also interviewed nearly two hundred of Cronkite’s closest friends and colleagues, including Andy Rooney, Leslie Stahl, Barbara Walters, Dan Rather, Brian Williams, Les Moonves, Christiane Amanpour, Katie Couric, Bob Schieffer, Ted Turner, Jimmy Buffett, and Morley Safer, using their voices to instill dignity and humanity in this study of one of America’s most beloved and trusted public figures.