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Begins without introduction.

First speaker introduces chairman of I am an American Day, Colonel C. Michael Hall. He gives a brief talk about patriotism and freedom, then introduces Robert Alden. Tells ...

The actual date of this episode is 1964-12-17. For technical reasons, it shows up incorrectly above.

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Announcer introduces program, at City Hall Dept of Sanitation Band performs and another announcer describes ...

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Begins with band playing. Host tries to get the crowd and speakers under control.

Star-Spangled Banner. Cardinal Spellman performs benediction.

Robert Moses, President of the ...

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WNYC announcer describes the parade festivities in front of City Hall honoring Van Cliburn, who has just given a concert at Carnegie Hall after winning a piano the International Tchaikovsky Award ...

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Mayor's annual party for the city's underprivileged children. Master of Ceremonies, Colonel Edward Rickett, introduces Santa, Deputy Mayor Horowitz, and Mrs. Impellitteri, and the Sanitation Department band performs "Jingle Bells," and ...

The actual date of this episode is 1952-10-22. For technical reasons, it shows up incorrectly above.

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John A. Ross, chairman of the Interfaith celebration, introduced Myra Manning to sing the Star ...

Proclamation of May 5 - May 17, 1952, as "Spring Clean-Up Weeks" and the presentation of "Clean City" awards to school children. 

Commissioner of Sanitation, Mulrain, introduces Sanitation Department Band and gives speech: "Cleanliness is next to godliness;" extends beyond our homes. Use litter baskets, bundle your trash, control your dog, and clean sidewalks. Mayor Impellitteri's speech: "A clean city is a healthy city." 58.5 million dollars have been allocated to the Sanitation Department for services improvements.

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Mayor Vincent R. Impellitteri proclaims the Clothing drive for Korea to take place between November 19 - December 3, 1951. States that there is much distress among UN soldiers because of ...

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Party for over 200 of New York's underprivileged children, brought to City Hall by buses for "Christmas merry-making" from 5 area hospitals, one from each borough. Each received a boxed lunch, ...

The actual date of this episode is 1950-09-20. For technical reasons, it shows up incorrectly above.

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City Hall reception for International Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters.

September 20, ...

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Celebration of Interfaith ceremony.

Dr. Channing H Tobias reads from scripture.

Gloria Swanson speaks about the sacrifices made by our forefathers. Speaks of how sometimes ...

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Moses: Our water has gotten away from us; cites a trip to Sao Paulo, where no treatment plants exist. Was told by the health commissioner that the beaches were making people ...

The actual date of this episode is 1949-10-21. For technical reasons, it shows up incorrectly above.

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Speeches touch on the need for schools in the neighborhood, inspired, perhaps, by signs held ...

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Recording of air show and speeches in honor of Mayor O'Dwyer, as part of New York City's Golden Jubilee and the opening of Idlewild Airport.

Contains patched-in audio ...

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Mayor O'Dwyer addresses a crowd of children about the importance of the Friendship Food Train, which is ending its journey across the US in New York City. No people in the ...

The actual date of this episode is 1947-05-02. For technical reasons, it shows up incorrectly above.

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Begins with discussion of City Hall building while waiting for guests of honor.
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The actual date of this episode is 1946-03-15. For technical reasons, it shows up incorrectly above.

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Reception for Prime Minister Winston Churchill at City Hall. Introduction by Tommy Cowan. Mayor O'Dwyer ...

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Joe Fishler reports on Charles de Gualle's arrival at City Hall Plaza. He describes General de Gaulle's route to City Hall, from the newly built Idlewild Airport through Queens, Brooklyn and ...

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"New York City's Own Station, WNYC"

Lots of hiss but improves as program continues.

Tommy Cowan announces the playing of the National Anthem which is ...