Kathy Cronkite Washington" and "Which Way Is Up". Cronkite was previously married to William F. Ikard. They have two sons, Will Ikard and John Ikard. She currently lives in Austin, TX. Kathy Cronkite Kathy Cronkite (born September 5, 1950) is an American actress and mental health professional. She is also a daughter of former CBS News anchorman Walter Cronkite. Cronkite is a public speaker on issues related to mental health, especially depression. She is the author of the books "On the Edge of Darkness: Conversations on Conquering Depression" and "On the Edge of the Spotlight: Celebrities' Children Speak Out About Their Lives".
Walter Cronkite included a press conference with President Kennedy, talking about the price of the American dollar, which was causing concern in Europe. This broadcast inaugurated live intercontinental news coverage, which was perfected later in the sixties with "Early Bird" and other Intelsat satellites. General of the Army Dwight D. Eisenhower returned to his former Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force (SHAEF) headquarters for an interview by Cronkite on the CBS News Special Report "D-Day + 20", telecast on June 6, 1964. Cronkite is also remembered for his coverage of the United States space program, and at times was visibly enthusiastic, rubbing his