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Jordan Smith
Walter Cronkite, the “most trusted man in America,” died today in New York. He was 92.
The University of Texas student dropped out before graduating to pursue a life of reporting the news.
An amazing man and amazing career. Read more about his achievements here.
This article appears in July 17 • 2009.
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