Walter Cronkite Funeral
The biggest names in broadcast journalism paid last respects to Walter Cronkite today in New York. 60 Minutes' Andy Rooney choked up during a speech reminiscing the reporters' youths. VIEW OUR GALLERY from the funeral.
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Pallbearers carry the casket of Walter Cronkite. Cronkite, who reported from around the world and once was known as "the most trusted man in America," died July 17 at his Manhattan home at the age of 92.
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Pallbearers carry the casket of celebrated newsman Walter Cronkite after his funeral service in New York.
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Bystanders stand outside of legendary newsman Walter Cronkite's funeral.
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Andy Rooney, a longtime CBS newsman and commentator, walks up the church steps to attend Walter Cronkite's funeral service.
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Good Morning America co-host Diane Sawyer arrives for Walter Cronkite's funeral.
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A card signed by Yoko Ono is attached to flowers sent to the site of Walter Cronkite's funeral.
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Entertainers Jerry Stiller and his wife, Anne Meara, arrive for Walter Cronkite's funeral at St. Bartholomew's Church on Park Avenue in New York.
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Television news anchor Tom Brokaw and his wife Meredith attend Walter Cronkite's funeral service on July 23, 2009.
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The casket containing the body of newsman Walter Cronkite is carried into St. Bartholomew's Church on Park Avenue in New York.
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