We often hear that the United States has never been more divided than it is now, but the sad reality is that differing ideologies have always created division in the country. There have been times throughout our history, however, when the American people have come together, set aside their differences, and presented a united front. Certain people, traditions, events, and customs are so deeply ingrained in our culture that these shared experiences become like magnets that pull us together. Consider these 22 icons that once had the power to unite America.
#1: Walter Cronkite
The news wasn’t always biased. For the almost 20 years that Walter Cronkite sat at the anchor desk of the CBS Evening News, he was considered “the most trusted man in America.” When he reported the news, he exuded an air of honesty, sincerity, and credibility that is lacking among today’s journalists.
