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It depends on which war. Like most Americans, Cronkite was very supportive of World War II; he was widely praised for his reporting on that war-- he was a correspondent for the United Press at that time. Ultimately, he became a TV anchor, and was known as the Most Trusted Man in America. But during the mid-1960s, after first going along with the government's version of events in Vietnam and reporting in a manner that was more patriotic than objective, Cronkite gradually became skeptical of President Johnson's claims that the US was winning. He went over to see for himself, and after finding that the war was actually going very badly, he turned against it. In 1968, he made a famous (but controversial) broadcast in which he asserted that the war was unwinnable and recommended that we end our involvement.
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Was Walter Cronkite against the Vietnam War?
Prior to '68 no, after '68 yes.
Why did Walter Cronkite's opinion about the Vietnam War matter to the country?
Walter Cronkite was a newscaster on Television. People trusted him. Lyndon Johnson was the president. At first people liked him. Gradually, fewer and fewer people began to doubt his honesty. At first Walter Cronkite thought the United States should be involved in the Vietnam War. As the situation became clearer and clearer, Walter Cronkite changed his mind. He came out against America's continued involvement in the war. So you had a president people thought was lying supporting the war verses a newscaster people thought was telling the truth.
Who were the familiar news men that covered the Vietnam war?
Walter Cronkite and Dan Rather were two them.
How did Walter Cronkite's proclaimation that the Vietnam War was unwinnable affect politics?
There is no winner in WAR. People die. Politicians lie and soldiers die.
Nightly reports from which news source shocked Americans with images of Vietnam war?
Walter Cronkite, Huntley Brinkley, Putnam TV news.
What actors and actresses appeared in World War II with Walter Cronkite - 1982?
The cast of World War II with Walter Cronkite - 1982 includes: Walter Cronkite as himself
What famous reporter caused a major uproar with the government during the Vietnam war?
Walter Cronkite. LBJ's inferred statement about Cronkite was, "if I've lost Cronkite...I've lost the war."
Was Walter Cronkite against the Vietnam War?
Prior to '68 no, after '68 yes.
Why did Walter Cronkite's opinion about the Vietnam War matter to the country?
Walter Cronkite was a newscaster on Television. People trusted him. Lyndon Johnson was the president. At first people liked him. Gradually, fewer and fewer people began to doubt his honesty. At first Walter Cronkite thought the United States should be involved in the Vietnam War. As the situation became clearer and clearer, Walter Cronkite changed his mind. He came out against America's continued involvement in the war. So you had a president people thought was lying supporting the war verses a newscaster people thought was telling the truth.
When did Walter Cronkite say he was against the Vietnam War?
During the TET offensive of 1968.
What well-respected news anchor turned against the Vietnam War?
Walter Cronkite
What is Walter cronkite talking about and why was his statement on television a blow to government policymakers and military leaders?
Walter Cronkite talked about the Vietnam war in a television statement and said it could not be won. There are political observers who think that the U.S. failure in Vietnam happened because Walter Cronkite told the nation, in an on-air editorial opinion, that the war could not be won a blow to President Johnson.
Who were the familiar news men that covered the Vietnam war?
Walter Cronkite and Dan Rather were two them.
What actors and actresses appeared in War and Civilization - 1998?
The cast of War and Civilization - 1998 includes: Walter Cronkite as Himself - Narrator
How did Walter Cronkite's proclaimation that the Vietnam War was unwinnable affect politics?
There is no winner in WAR. People die. Politicians lie and soldiers die.
Nightly reports from which news source shocked Americans with images of Vietnam war?
Walter Cronkite, Huntley Brinkley, Putnam TV news.
What did President Johnson mean when he said If I have lost Walter Cronkite then its over. I have lost Mr. Average Citizen?
He was referring to public support of the Vietnam War.
