Douglas Brinkley presents the definitive, revealing biography of an American legend: renowned news anchor Walter Cronkite.

An acclaimed author and historian, Brinkley has drawn upon recently disclosed letters, diaries, and other artifacts at the recently opened Cronkite Archive to bring detail and depth to this deeply personal portrait.

He also interviewed nearly two hundred of Cronkite’s closest friends and colleagues, including Andy Rooney, Leslie Stahl, Barbara Walters, Dan Rather, Brian Williams, Les Moonves, Christiane Amanpour, Katie Couric, Bob Schieffer, Ted Turner, Jimmy Buffett, and Morley Safer, using their voices to instill dignity and humanity in this study of one of America’s most beloved and trusted public figures.

But who was the man behind the anchor desk, the voice that defined an era and became the most trusted in America?

• The Most Trusted Man in America: Explore how Walter Cronkite earned an unparalleled level of public trust, shaping the nation's perception of everything from World War II to Watergate.
• An Unprecedented Biography: Crafted from exclusive access to Cronkite's private archives and candid interviews with nearly two hundred friends and colleagues like Dan Rather and Barbara Walters.
• The Birth of TV News: Witness the evolution of broadcast journalism through Cronkite's eyes, from his early days with the United Press to becoming the face of television's golden age.
• A Personal Portrait: Go beyond the headlines with revealing details from personal letters and diaries that show the private man behind the public legend.