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How many years was Walter Cronkite the anchorman for CBS Evening News?

  • 10 years

  • 30 years

  • 40 years

  • 19 years

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Walter Cronkite served as the anchorman for CBS Evening News for 19 years from 1962 to 1981. During his tenure, he reported on many major news stories, including the assassination of John F. Kennedy, the Vietnam War, and the Watergate scandal. Cronkite was known for his calm and authoritative demeanor, and he was considered one of the most trusted newsmen in America.
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