Journalists who died on July 17

Take a focused look at the journalists who passed away on July 17. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

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  • Walter Cronkite
    2009 Walter Cronkite

    Walter Cronkite was an American broadcast journalist who gained national recognition as the anchor of the CBS Evening News from 1962 to 1981, earning the nickname 'the most trusted man in America.' [bio]

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