When did Rather become anchor for the CBS Evening News?
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Answer
Rather became the anchor for the CBS Evening News in 1981, succeeding Walter Cronkite, who had held the position for 19 years. Rather's tenure as anchor lasted until 2005, during which time he covered major news events such as the fall of the Berlin Wall, the Gulf War, and the Monica Lewinsky scandal.
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