Walter Cronkite, the CBS anchorman known as both "Uncle Walter" for his easygoing, measured delivery and "the most trusted man in America" for his rectitude and gravitas, has died. Cronkite was 92 years old.
Cronkite's career spanned much of the 20th century and at his height of influence as CBS anchorman, Cronkite's judgment was believed so important it could affect even presidents
