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3. In 1968 Walter Cronkite publicly turned against the Vietnam War on his nightly CBS News broadcast.

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Tue May 27, 2025, 07:04 AM

May 27

As the "most trusted man in America," Cronkite's opinion significantly impacted the public's view of the war, and turned the tide in the anti-war movement. "This broadcast, often referred to as the 'Cronkite moment,' is considered a turning point in the war, as it resonated with many Americans who were growing weary of the conflict."

Maybe this will be known as the Pelley moment.

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What a glorious contrast. Paladin May 27 #1

Also the contrast to a narcissistic moron babbling about trophy wives tanyev May 27 #5

Yeah, like I said on another DU thread this morning: Paladin May 27 #7

Good to see Bettie May 27 #2

In 1968 Walter Cronkite publicly turned against the Vietnam War on his nightly CBS News broadcast. sop May 27 #3

A must view. Joinfortmill May 27 #4

Glad to see it Miguelito Loveless May 27 #6

He'll be fired before the next month is over for speaking the truth! kimbutgar May 27 #8

Or be the next to "retire" from 60 Minutes. SunSeeker May 27 #9

Watch the whole speech, it is really inspiring: SunSeeker May 27 #10

The below was from the "Copy video URL" version of the link from the video at your link BumRushDaShow May 27 #11