Who awarded Walter Cronkite the Presidential Medal of Freedom?
President Richard Nixon
President George Bush
President Jimmy Carter
President Ronald Reagan
Answer
Walter Cronkite was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Jimmy Carter. The medal is the highest civilian honor in the United States. It is awarded to individuals who have made significant contributions to the nation. Cronkite was honored for his distinguished career in journalism. He was a pioneer in television news and is considered one of the most influential journalists in American history.
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