Project Description

The large timeline chronicles Cronkite’s life from his birth November 4, 1916, to his death July 17, 2009. The timeline not only includes photos and information from his life as a news reporter and anchor, but encompasses his personal life as well.

When significant events occurred while he was anchor, television viewers across the country tuned into CBS Evening News for Cronkite’s coverage. He became known as “the most trusted man in America.”