Walter Cronkite: Lengthy and Heartfelt Inscription to Clark McClelland in Gold Pen on Official Portrait from CBS, Photo: Steve Friedman. It is very hard to describe to newer generations the impact and integrity virtually all Americans had for Walter Cronkite, lead anchor for CBS News. His real time response at having to report the death of John F. Kennedy, to his first criticism of the Vietnam War in 1968 when reporting after the Tet Offensive which literally swayed the country's opinion on the war are historic. But no one matched his passionate reporting regarding America's Space Program. His knowledge was unmatched by most reporters, and his optimism at what such achievements meant in the arc of history was inspiring.
Striking color portrait of Walter Cronkite issued by CBS News in 1996 by Steve Friedman, capturing perfectly this lion of broadcast journalism. A lengthy and heartfelt inscription to Clark McClelland, beautifully executed in gold pen. "To Clark McClelland, A space pioneer and a top spacecraft operator. With admiration for your work. Walter Cronkite"
It does not get better than this.
Estimated Value $300 - 500
The Clark C. McClelland Collection: A lifetime Dedicated to The Science and Exploration of Space. Signed Certificate of Sale included in each lot.
The Clark C. McClelland Collection
