Walter Cronkite was an American journalist who worked for the CBS Evening News from 1962 to 1981. During this time he was recognized as the most trusted journalist by the population and his opinion was widely estimated. Also, at this period of time he covered important topics like the Vietnam war, where he interviewed General Creighton Abrams and exposed the United States was struggling to win the war and was looking for a way to stop fighting. This interview did not result in a fine for CBS's violation of the Fairness Doctrine, result in President Nixon encouraging the silent majority to come forward, illustrate the media's perceived effect on public opinion.
