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When did Cronkite receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom?

  • 1979

  • 1981

  • 1984

  • 1980

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Walter Cronkite received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1981, the highest civilian honor in the United States. He was recognized for his distinguished career as a journalist and his contributions to American society. Cronkite was known for his calm and authoritative reporting, and he was considered one of the most trusted men in America.
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