Obama Remembers Walter Cronkite

[jefferson_dem]

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President Barack Obama on Friday praised Walter Cronkite as a journalistic icon, calling the CBS anchor the "voice of certainty in an uncertain world," who will be truly missed. (July 18)

[drm604]

1. K&R

:kick:

[mascarax]

2. K&R

kudos for both writing & delivery

[Swede Atlanta]

3. Another example of why I am so glad we have Obama in the White House

In his trademark eloquent manner the President expressed what so many of us feel at the death of Walter Cronkite. He was the news every evening. We shut down chores to ensure that we could all watch the news. He became our portal to the world.