Cronkite
2012-09-22T17:10:00-04:00https://images.c-span.org/Files/40b/308235-15-m.jpgHistory Professor Douglas Brinkley talked about his biography of long-time CBS “Evening News” anchor Walter Cronkite, who was often referred to as “the most trusted man in America.”
He was interviewed while at the 12th annual National Book Festival, held on the National Mall.
The program began and ended with scenes of the festival and scheduling information.
He was interviewed while at the 12th annual National Book Festival, held on the National Mall.
The program began and ended with scenes of the festival and scheduling information.
History Professor Douglas Brinkley talked about his biography of long-time CBS “Evening News” anchor Walter Cronkite, who was often referred to as… read more
History Professor Douglas Brinkley talked about his biography of long-time CBS “Evening News” anchor Walter Cronkite, who was often referred to as “the most trusted man in America.”
He was interviewed while at the 12th annual National Book Festival, held on the National Mall.
The program began and ended with scenes of the festival and scheduling information. close
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