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Walter Cronkite’s On-Air Account Typescript Signed

Walter Cronkite’s On-Air Account Typescript Signed

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Walter Cronkite’s On-Air Account Typescript Signed

Souvenir typescript of Cronkite's famous broadcast, one page, 8.5 x 11, signed at the conclusion in ballpoint, "Walter L. Cronkite." In part: "Here is a bulletin from CBS News…In Dallas, Texas, three shots were fired at President Kennedy's motorcade in downtown Dallas. The first reports say that President Kennedy has been seriously wounded by this shooting…apparently official, President Kennedy died at 1:00 p.m. Central Standard Time…Vice President Johnson has left the hospital in Dallas…Presumedly he will be taking the oath shortly and become the 36th President of the United States." In very fine condition. RR Auction COA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: JFK 50th Anniversary Auction
  • Dates: #417 - Ended October 23, 2013