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“The battle for the airwaves cannot be limited to only those who have the bank accounts to pay for the battle and win it.”

Quote by Walter Cronkite

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Walter Cronkite

Walter Cronkite, born on November 4, 1916, and died on July 17, 2009, was a renowned American news broadcaster. He was highly respected in the field of journalism and served as the anchor of the CBS Evening News for 19 years, being hailed as 'the greatest television news anchor'. Cronkite was beloved by viewers for his objective and fair reporting style, which had a profound impact on the news industry. more

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