Walter Cronkite
Walter Cronkite was a prominent American journalist and television news anchor, widely regarded as 'the most trusted man in America' during his career, who reported on various significant events, including the toilet paper shortage scare of the 1970s, helping to clarify the situation amidst public panic.
Born on Nov 04, 1916 (108 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Israel | 1 | 8.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 9,216,900 | 5,037 | $400,000 | 219$ |
| Italy | 1 | 8.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 60,461,826 | 30,943 | $2,000,000 | 1,024$ |
| Totals | 2 | 69,678,726 | 35,980 | $2,400,000 | 1,243$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Italy:
Walter Cronkite is referred to as a legend of world journalism who dined with Dan Peterson.
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Israel:
Walter Cronkite was an American journalist whose reporting during the Vietnam War influenced public opinion.
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Romania:
Walter Cronkite visited the military base in a 1961 report and filmed the giant ice tunnels at Camp Century.
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Kenya:
Walter Cronkite is quoted emphasizing the importance of press freedom to democracy.
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United States:
Walter Cronkite visited Camp Century and produced a CBS television documentary about the facility.
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United States:
Walter Cronkite reported on the unfounded rumors of a toilet paper shortage that caused excessive demand.
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