Walter Cronkite

This study talked about a statistic that said,” College graduates earn more money than non-college graduates.” Is that really the case? The author pointed out some well-known people, “Bill Gates and Walter Cronkite” who are very successful without a college degree. She also indicated her hair colorist made $300,000/year and she didn’t have a college degree. (Lee, “The Case Against College” Family Circle 12 June 2001) The author also pointed out that her…

and were often horrified by the images they saw. One of the first negative broadcasts was in 1965 when CBS correspondent, Morley Safer, showed American troops burning of the village Cam Ne as women and children stood by and cried. In 1968, Walter Cronkite, CBS news anchor, aired his legendary television editorial where he announced his opinion that the United States could not win this…

In today’s society many people only care about fame and money instead of having moral principles. Watching the film Nightcrawler portrays how modern day media is covered because in the film it shows behind the scenes of how producers react when going on live and what is the process behind when purchasing a video from any type of video company. In the film the main point being made is how technology has changed the news industry and how producers only want the views. News stations such as Fox…

host the sports segment from time to time. In early 2005 she was asked to become full-time GMA co-anchor. At first she was quite nervous but then said yes. The broadcast won four Emmy Awards for outstanding morning program. She is honored with Walter Cronkite Award for for excellence in Journalism, inducted into Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame. (Robin Roberts Biography) In June of 2007 went downhill for Roberts. She was diagnosed with breast cancer. Sadly in June of 2012 she was diagnosed…

The Golden Age of Radio lasted roughly around 1930 through 1940. That time was when the medium of commercial broadcast radio grew into the fabric of daily life in the United States. One time they provided news and entertainment to a country struggling with economic depression and war and much of the programming heard by listeners was controlled by advertising agencies which included the shows hired the talent and staff. Sometimes they draw performers directly from the old vaudeville theatre…

In the digital age of selfies and social media where everyone sees and records what everyone else is doing there is a major focus on the use of one particular camera and how it affects personal rights. Walking down almost any city street you would be hard pressed not to find security cameras, people recording with cell phones or taking pictures on them; yet most people now don’t even notice them for how main stream they have become. Yet with all of the cameras already recording and…

freely questioning the sanctity of fighting as they showcased the raw horror of the war. Walter Cronkite, CBS journalist, known as the 'most trusted man in America' concluded a report on Tet stating that the public was "too often disappointed by the optimism of American leaders". He concluded by saying "it seems now more certain than ever that the bloody experience of Vietnam is to end in a stalemate" (Cronkite, 1968). Editorial comments like these soon outnumbered positive comments 2 to 1…

I wasn’t alive on that day 53 years ago when the world learned that the president was shot in Dallas. I wasn’t sitting by the television and radio listening as word came through that the president had died, although I have repeatedly watched Walter Cronkite deliver the news. Baby Boomers and the Greatest Generation carry that moment of history deep in their gut. And the shock of the assassination, the mystery and violence of Lee Harvey Oswald shot by Jack Ruby, and the grief-filled pageantry of…

Essay #3 Throughout the history of the United States, there have been few eras filled with as much unique culture, opinions, and passion as the time of the Vietnam War. Though there have been many wars and surmises since American gained its independence from Great Britain, Vietnam was met with unprecedented mainstream opposition from the American people. People from all over the United States rioted and rallied for one valiant cause: peace. Civilians and draftees alike protested the war and all…

Part of the American dream, at least as it applies to young people, generally involves four years at a respectable institution followed by a “real”’ job, preferably in the same field one studies in college. However, according to the author Linda Lee in “The Case Against College” not everyone needs higher education, she explains why a college education is unnecessary in terms of a good career and financial stability. She adds that there are some people who are simply more academically-minded,…