Hyperlinked biography of the noted journalist and CBS News anchorman. The famed journalist reflects on the lessons of recent history. Walter Cronkite , TV Newscaster Born: 4 November 1916 Birthplace: St. Joseph, Missouri Best Known As: CBS TV's news anchor, 1962-81 Name at birth: The Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona ... University was named in honor of former CBS News anchor Walter Cronkite in 1984. ... Walter Cronkite - Wikipedia