Anchor Wolf Blitzer reflected on some of his most memorable moments of his career at CNN.

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Wolf Blitzer has marked 35 years as an anchor with CNN, reflecting on a career that has included reporting from significant global events and interviewing prominent political figures. Blitzer has covered major stories such as U.S. presidential elections, military operations, and notable international developments. He has also reported from locations including the Pentagon and Oklahoma City, and conducted interviews with political leaders.

Colleagues at CNN acknowledged Blitzer's contributions and longevity, describing him as a household name and likening his influence to that of Walter Cronkite. Throughout his career, Blitzer has been recognized for his thorough and persistent coverage, as well as his approachability with both viewers and coworkers. 

Blitzer expressed gratitude for his time at CNN, recalling his early days covering the Pentagon during the end of the Cold War and the invasion of Kuwait. He noted that his assignment soon became pivotal as major global events unfolded. CNN staff celebrated his career, highlighting his impact on the organization and the field of journalism.



Wolf Blitzer celebrates 35 years with CNN

Mhm. It is a big week here in the situation room. Our very own Wolf Blitzer, the icon is celebrating his 35th anniversary at CNN. And as part of the wolf pack, we all want to say congratulations on this incredible milestone wolf 35 years. Let's take a look at some of wolf's most memorable moments over the years from calling presidential elections to appearing in Mission Impossible. Mhm. CNN Military Affairs correspondent Wolf Blitzer joins us now live from the Pentagon with the very latest wolf. The president said this was strictly an air operation for the time being. When does the U. S. Decide to send in the ground forces? Probably nobody in the country who doesn't know who he is now. Would you welcome please Mr Wolf Blitzer. We're here in Oklahoma City where later today the president and first lady will be attending a memorial service. It must be so amazing for you to see where you are right now. Fact that I spent so many years in prison is part of my life. This is your last trip with me. So I want to thank you for 6.5 good years. I'm Wolf Blitzer and you're in the situation room where news and information from around the world arrive in one place simultaneously. One quick question. You want to be president of the United States? I want to be the best U. S. Senator for the state of Illinois that I can be. You know there's people talking about that. Well you know that's silly talk. CNN can now project that Barack Obama, 47 years old, will become the president elect of the United States. Who the hell is this wolf? You know you can get into it. You know what I'm saying? This is Kim Il Sung Square. As you can see it's really huge. This is a brisk cold day on this Friday here in Pyongyang. How are you going to make them pay for the wall? I will and the wall just got 10 feet taller, believe me. Did we get it? Of course we got it. Told you we'd get it. Let's go to our senior White House correspondent Pamela Brown. Pamela, another shakeup in the Trump administration. Thank you all for joining us. Oh Wolf, what a story career and so many more years to go. I loved you at the White House over there. Right? That's a blast. Both of us were at the White House. We were. You did your stint and actually when I did my stint at the White House there was memorabilia from when you were there like your old notepads and stuff. So isn't that funny? But Wolf, we just treasure you here at CNN and you have so many more years to go. We all laugh that Wolf is going to outlast all of us here. Look, I love CNN. You know at CNN when Ted Turner hired me many many years ago and sent me to the Pentagon I wasn't sure it was gonna be much of a beat because the Cold War was winding down and then a few months later Saddam Hussein invades Kuwait and we know what happened after that. You know and everyone after that you became a household name and now whenever I go out with Wolf Blitzer everyone wants to take pictures, get his autograph and you're always so gracious and kind and you are I really believe it that the Walter Cronkite of our time. Thank you. That's us, sweetie. All right.

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