Walter Leland Cronkite Jr.
Famous Missourian By: Anna Armato
His birth, death and family information
My name is Walter Leland Cronkite. I was born on November 4, 1916. I was the only child of Walter Cronkite Jr. On July 17, 2009 I passed away at age 92! I lived quit awhile!
A picture of Walter, San jacinto high school, and cbs evening news!
At the news station
I was most remembered as the anchorman and managing editor of the cbs evening news from 1962-1981!
The Univercity of texas
I went to the Univercity of Texas when my parents moved down to Texas. I struggled there due to bad grades!
Writing papers
I loved to write! Where ever I went, I took a notebook with me because I was very observant!
Early life/ Education
As a kid , I spent much of my life in kansas city! Where ever I went I always took a notebook with me because I was very observant. In 1927 Walters family moved to Houston texas. I went to San Jacinto high school. (Shown above.)
What was I most remembered for?
I was most remembered as the anchorman and managing editor of the cbs evening news from 1962-1981! In 1937 I took a job at the United Press! (Shown bellow)
Interesting Facts
l meet my future wife at a radio station in Kansas City! I took a job covering news in washington!