NPR Series: Walter Cronkite: History's Lessons http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6711860&ft=1&f=6711860 In a series of occasional essays for NPR, veteran journalist Walter Cronkite comments on news events he reported on over the past century that still resonate today. Copyright 2009 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.93 Mon, 15 Jan 2007 18:42:00 -0500 http://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/thumbnail/npr_generic_image_75.jpg Walter Cronkite: History's Lessons http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6711860&ft=1&f=6711860 yes Media Played Role in '70s Mideast Peace Process Walter Cronkite recalls his own role in what turned out to be a breakthrough in the Middle East. In 1977, when Cronkite was anchor of the CBS Evening News, he helped bring together Egyptian leader Anwar Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menachin Begin, in meetings that laid the groundwork for the 1978 Camp David agreements. Mon, 15 Jan 2007 18:42:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6861044&ft=1&f=6711860 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6861044&ft=1&f=6711860 Walter Cronkite recalls his own role in what turned out to be a breakthrough in the Middle East. In 1977, when Cronkite was anchor of the CBS Evening News, he helped bring together Egyptian leader Anwar Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menachin Begin, in meetings that laid the groundwork for the 1978 Camp David agreements. 0 no Walter Cronkite recalls his own role in what turned out to be a breakthrough in the Middle East. In 1977, when Cronkite was anchor of the CBS Evening News, he helped bring together Egyptian leader Anwar Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menachin Begin, in meetings that laid the groundwork for the 1978 Camp David agreements.

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]]> A Huge 'October Surprise,' 50 Years Later Commentator and former CBS News anchor Walter Cronkite tells the story of a rare moment in the news business when separate crises converged at virtually the same moment. Fifty years ago, the United States was caught in just such a convergence: As the Russians invaded Hungary, the British and French invaded Egypt --- all in the final days of an American presidential election. It was the most far-reaching "October Surprise" of the 20th century. Mon, 23 Oct 2006 21:11:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6369922&ft=1&f=6711860 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6369922&ft=1&f=6711860 Commentator and former CBS News anchor Walter Cronkite tells the story of a rare moment in the news business when separate crises converged at virtually the same moment. Fifty years ago, the United States was caught in just such a convergence: As the Russians invaded Hungary, the British and French invaded Egypt --- all in the final days of an American presidential election. It was the most far-reaching "October Surprise" of the 20th century. 0 no Commentator and former CBS News anchor Walter Cronkite tells the story of a rare moment in the news business when separate crises converged at virtually the same moment. Fifty years ago, the United States was caught in just such a convergence: As the Russians invaded Hungary, the British and French invaded Egypt --- all in the final days of an American presidential election. It was the most far-reaching "October Surprise" of the 20th century.

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]]> The Art of the Obituary One way to measure the fame of a celebrity might be the length of his obituary. Another might be how far in advance it is prepared. So says veteran newsman Walter Cronkite, who has covered the lives, and deaths, of many famous Americans. Cronkite talks about the art of marking someone's passing, including some of the stories he presented as anchor of the <em>CBS Evening News</em>. Thu, 20 Apr 2006 16:19:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5353784&ft=1&f=6711860 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5353784&ft=1&f=6711860 One way to measure the fame of a celebrity might be the length of his obituary. Another might be how far in advance it is prepared. So says veteran newsman Walter Cronkite, who has covered the lives, and deaths, of many famous Americans. Cronkite talks about the art of marking someone's passing, including some of the stories he presented as anchor of the <em>CBS Evening News</em>. 0 no One way to measure the fame of a celebrity might be the length of his obituary. Another might be how far in advance it is prepared. So says veteran newsman Walter Cronkite, who has covered the lives, and deaths, of many famous Americans. Cronkite talks about the art of marking someone's passing, including some of the stories he presented as anchor of the CBS Evening News.

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]]> Listening In On the Nuremberg Trials Famed CBS reporter Walter Cronkite recalls covering the Nuremberg war crimes trials in 1945. We hear some of the dramatic coverage -- and how the trials still echo in the events of today. Tue, 24 Oct 2006 10:52:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5225486&ft=1&f=6711860 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5225486&ft=1&f=6711860 Famed CBS reporter Walter Cronkite recalls covering the Nuremberg war crimes trials in 1945. We hear some of the dramatic coverage -- and how the trials still echo in the events of today. 0 no Famed CBS reporter Walter Cronkite recalls covering the Nuremberg war crimes trials in 1945. We hear some of the dramatic coverage -- and how the trials still echo in the events of today.

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]]> Mississippi 1964: Civil Rights and Unrest As the trial of Edgar Ray Killen begins, commentator Walter Cronkite recalls the story of the slaying of three civil rights workers in 1964. Cronkite saw the drama unfold amid two struggles: one for civil rights and another against the Vietnam War. Thu, 16 Jun 2005 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4706688&ft=1&f=6711860 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4706688&ft=1&f=6711860 As the trial of Edgar Ray Killen begins, commentator Walter Cronkite recalls the story of the slaying of three civil rights workers in 1964. Cronkite saw the drama unfold amid two struggles: one for civil rights and another against the Vietnam War. 0 no As the trial of Edgar Ray Killen begins, commentator Walter Cronkite recalls the story of the slaying of three civil rights workers in 1964. Cronkite saw the drama unfold amid two struggles: one for civil rights and another against the Vietnam War.

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]]> Civil Rights Era Almost Split CBS News Operation Walter Cronkite recalls CBS-TV coverage of civil rights in the 1950s, and how it threatened to divide the news department from network management. Tue, 24 Oct 2006 10:54:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4672765&ft=1&f=6711860 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4672765&ft=1&f=6711860 Walter Cronkite recalls CBS-TV coverage of civil rights in the 1950s, and how it threatened to divide the news department from network management. 0 no Walter Cronkite recalls CBS-TV coverage of civil rights in the 1950s, and how it threatened to divide the news department from network management.

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]]> Loss of Spy Plane Sabotaged 1960 Summit Former CBS anchor and commentator Walter Cronkite recalls the tension of spring 1960 when an American spy plane helped to plunge East-West relations into one of the deepest chills of the Cold War. A U-2 was shot down over Russia and its pilot paraded for the world to see. It ruined a planned summit meeting. Mon, 16 May 2005 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4653988&ft=1&f=6711860 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4653988&ft=1&f=6711860 Former CBS anchor and commentator Walter Cronkite recalls the tension of spring 1960 when an American spy plane helped to plunge East-West relations into one of the deepest chills of the Cold War. A U-2 was shot down over Russia and its pilot paraded for the world to see. It ruined a planned summit meeting. 0 no Former CBS anchor and commentator Walter Cronkite recalls the tension of spring 1960 when an American spy plane helped to plunge East-West relations into one of the deepest chills of the Cold War. A U-2 was shot down over Russia and its pilot paraded for the world to see. It ruined a planned summit meeting.

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]]> The Battle of the Bulge Remembered Sixty years ago, the German army tried to push the Allies back one last time, as World War II neared its end in Europe. Former CBS anchor Walter Cronkite was with Gen. George Patton's 3rd Army that Christmas. Cronkite reflects on the Battle of the Bulge, which remains the largest pitched battle in U.S. history. Mon, 27 Dec 2004 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4246503&ft=1&f=6711860 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4246503&ft=1&f=6711860 Sixty years ago, the German army tried to push the Allies back one last time, as World War II neared its end in Europe. Former CBS anchor Walter Cronkite was with Gen. George Patton's 3rd Army that Christmas. Cronkite reflects on the Battle of the Bulge, which remains the largest pitched battle in U.S. history. 0 no Sixty years ago, the German army tried to push the Allies back one last time, as World War II neared its end in Europe. Former CBS anchor Walter Cronkite was with Gen. George Patton's 3rd Army that Christmas. Cronkite reflects on the Battle of the Bulge, which remains the largest pitched battle in U.S. history.

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]]> The Mike Todd Party: Cronkite Recalls a TV Low Former CBS anchor Walter Cronkite has been at the center of some of broadcasting&#x92;s most sublime and memorable moments. But 46 years ago, Cronkite was conscripted into a program that remains one of television&#x92;s most memorably vulgar shows: the 1957 Mike Todd party at Madison Square Garden. Mon, 29 Nov 2004 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4190785&ft=1&f=6711860 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4190785&ft=1&f=6711860 Former CBS anchor Walter Cronkite has been at the center of some of broadcasting&#x92;s most sublime and memorable moments. But 46 years ago, Cronkite was conscripted into a program that remains one of television&#x92;s most memorably vulgar shows: the 1957 Mike Todd party at Madison Square Garden. 0 no Former CBS anchor Walter Cronkite has been at the center of some of broadcasting’s most sublime and memorable moments. But 46 years ago, Cronkite was conscripted into a program that remains one of television’s most memorably vulgar shows: the 1957 Mike Todd party at Madison Square Garden.

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]]> The Landslide Election of 1964 Forty years ago, Democrat Lyndon Johnson defeated Republican Sen. Barry Goldwater in a presidential election that reshaped America's electoral landscape. Commentator and former CBS news anchor Walter Cronkite recalls the election of 1964. Tue, 02 Nov 2004 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4139094&ft=1&f=6711860 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4139094&ft=1&f=6711860 Forty years ago, Democrat Lyndon Johnson defeated Republican Sen. Barry Goldwater in a presidential election that reshaped America's electoral landscape. Commentator and former CBS news anchor Walter Cronkite recalls the election of 1964. 0 no Forty years ago, Democrat Lyndon Johnson defeated Republican Sen. Barry Goldwater in a presidential election that reshaped America's electoral landscape. Commentator and former CBS news anchor Walter Cronkite recalls the election of 1964.

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]]> Gulf of Tonkin's Phantom Attack Forty years ago today, a murky military encounter at sea plunged the United States deeper into the war in Vietnam. After an alleged attack by North Vietnamese on an American destroyer, President Johnson ordered American forces to attack the Viet Cong. Walter Cronkite looks back on the events as they unfolded. Tue, 24 Oct 2006 10:58:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=3810724&ft=1&f=6711860 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=3810724&ft=1&f=6711860 Forty years ago today, a murky military encounter at sea plunged the United States deeper into the war in Vietnam. After an alleged attack by North Vietnamese on an American destroyer, President Johnson ordered American forces to attack the Viet Cong. Walter Cronkite looks back on the events as they unfolded. 0 no Forty years ago today, a murky military encounter at sea plunged the United States deeper into the war in Vietnam. After an alleged attack by North Vietnamese on an American destroyer, President Johnson ordered American forces to attack the Viet Cong. Walter Cronkite looks back on the events as they unfolded.

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]]> Recalling the Mayhem of '68 Convention As Democrats prepare for next week's convention in Boston, commentator Walter Cronkite recalls a past convention held during the time of an unpopular war: the 1968 Democratic gathering in Chicago. Tue, 24 Oct 2006 10:59:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=3613499&ft=1&f=6711860 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=3613499&ft=1&f=6711860 As Democrats prepare for next week's convention in Boston, commentator Walter Cronkite recalls a past convention held during the time of an unpopular war: the 1968 Democratic gathering in Chicago. 0 no As Democrats prepare for next week's convention in Boston, commentator Walter Cronkite recalls a past convention held during the time of an unpopular war: the 1968 Democratic gathering in Chicago.

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]]> Cronkite: Eisenhower's Return to Normandy Forty years ago, the man responsible for D-Day visited Normandy with a television crew headed by Walter Cronkite. By then, Dwight D. Eisenhower had been hailed as a hero and elected president of the United States. Cronkite looks back on D-Day 60 years later and recalls his trip to Normandy with Eisenhower. Fri, 04 Jun 2004 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1923277&ft=1&f=6711860 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1923277&ft=1&f=6711860 Forty years ago, the man responsible for D-Day visited Normandy with a television crew headed by Walter Cronkite. By then, Dwight D. Eisenhower had been hailed as a hero and elected president of the United States. Cronkite looks back on D-Day 60 years later and recalls his trip to Normandy with Eisenhower. 0 no Forty years ago, the man responsible for D-Day visited Normandy with a television crew headed by Walter Cronkite. By then, Dwight D. Eisenhower had been hailed as a hero and elected president of the United States. Cronkite looks back on D-Day 60 years later and recalls his trip to Normandy with Eisenhower.

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]]> Cronkite: Recalling Khrushchev Former Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev once loomed large over America, a symbol of the Cold War menace. Former CBS-TV anchorman Walter Cronkite recalls the rise and fall of the once-fearsome Kremlin leader. See photos from Khrushchev's historic 1959 visit to the United States. Tue, 24 Oct 2006 11:00:47 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1846249&ft=1&f=6711860 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1846249&ft=1&f=6711860 Former Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev once loomed large over America, a symbol of the Cold War menace. Former CBS-TV anchorman Walter Cronkite recalls the rise and fall of the once-fearsome Kremlin leader. See photos from Khrushchev's historic 1959 visit to the United States. 0 no Former Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev once loomed large over America, a symbol of the Cold War menace. Former CBS-TV anchorman Walter Cronkite recalls the rise and fall of the once-fearsome Kremlin leader. See photos from Khrushchev's historic 1959 visit to the United States.

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]]> 'See it Now' and McCarthy Commentator Walter Cronkite marks the 50th anniversary of a watershed event in television news. In 1954, Edward R. Murrow's <EM>See It Now</EM> series took on the tactics of Wisconsin Sen. Joseph McCarthy, who accused many in government and media of being Communist dupes. Cronkite says the pioneering broadcast by Murrow and his producer, Fred Friendly, helped pierce the bubble of McCarthy's demagoguery. Tue, 24 Oct 2006 11:01:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1753982&ft=1&f=6711860 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1753982&ft=1&f=6711860 Commentator Walter Cronkite marks the 50th anniversary of a watershed event in television news. In 1954, Edward R. Murrow's <EM>See It Now</EM> series took on the tactics of Wisconsin Sen. Joseph McCarthy, who accused many in government and media of being Communist dupes. Cronkite says the pioneering broadcast by Murrow and his producer, Fred Friendly, helped pierce the bubble of McCarthy's demagoguery. 0 no Commentator Walter Cronkite marks the 50th anniversary of a watershed event in television news. In 1954, Edward R. Murrow's See It Now series took on the tactics of Wisconsin Sen. Joseph McCarthy, who accused many in government and media of being Communist dupes. Cronkite says the pioneering broadcast by Murrow and his producer, Fred Friendly, helped pierce the bubble of McCarthy's demagoguery.

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