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18 D.C Turns Out for Tim

Politicians, journalists and other dignitaries paid tribute to Tim Russert in a moving service at the Kennedy Center --- highlighted by Bruce Springsteen singing an acoustic "Thunder Road" via satellite from Europe.

Earlier, Russert was mourned at a funeral mass, with a similar turnout of Washington names. Barack Obama and John McCain were seated next to each other, per the family's request, according to Time's The Page.

Some highlights:

Posted: Wed, June 18, 2008, 4:06 PM

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