https://hotair.com/headlines/archives/2012/05/21/walter-cronkites-firing-offense/feed/HotAir is the leading conservative blog for breaking news and commentary covering the Biden administration, politics, media, culture, and current elections.en-usTue, 09 Jun 2026 12:02:32 -0400<![CDATA[Unbeknownst to the millions who tuned in religiously to the CBS Evening News, Walter Cronkite cut a deal with Pan Am to fly his family to vacation spots around the world. Together with a handful of friends, they roamed from the South Pacific to Haiti, with Cronkite snorkeling, swimming, and drinking, thanks to a friend at the airline. According to Douglas Brinkley’s sweeping and masterful biography Cronkite, the news division president, Dick Salant, was upset at what he deemed a blatant conflict of interest, but took no action against his star anchor&#8230;]]>Mon, 21 May 2012 19:40:45 -0400<![CDATA[Allahpundit]]>https://hotair.com/headlines/2012/05/21/walter-cronkites-firing-offense-n92658