Thousands attend Falwell funeral at church he founded in 1956

Wednesday, May 23, 2007

LYNCHBURG, Va. -- The Rev. Jerry Falwell was remembered by thousands Tuesday as a champion of conservative Christian values who fearlessly galvanized the religious right into a powerful force in American politics.

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