Frank Stanton, 1908-2006: “His Principles Became The Ethics Of Broadcast Journalism”

By Brian 

Quotes, via CBSNews.com:

> Leslie Moonves: “Like the CBS Eye logo that he unveiled in 1951, Frank Stanton was an American icon, recognized and respected around the world.”

> Sean McManus: “Broadcast journalism thrives today, to a large extent, because Frank Stanton defended our rights under the First Amendment and guided us through the most dangerous crisis this industry ever faced.”

> Walter Cronkite: “Frank Stanton undoubtedly was one of the great leaders in the development of radio and television. His principles became the ethics of broadcast journalism.”

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