Grover A. Whalen

Grover A. Whalen appears in the following:

Mr. New York: Grover Whalen's Unique Diplomacy

Monday, January 14, 2013

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Grover Whalen talks about his autobiography at this Book and Author Luncheon
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Twenty-Four Years Later: Celebrating the 88th Anniversary of WNYC

Sunday, July 08, 2012

On Sunday, July 8, 2012, WNYC will mark 88 years on the air. Originally established as New York City's municipal radio station, WNYC has since become the flagship station for the country's public radio networks. In 1948, station founder Grover A. Whalen spoke briefly about what he believed to be WNYC's primary role in the lives of New York's residents.

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Grover Whalen

Sunday, June 30, 1957

Mr. New York, weighs-in on city traffic flow, among other things.

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WNYC 65th Anniversary : Robert Moses before 5th Ave. Association

Friday, November 16, 1956

Of the 5th Avenue Association speech:

After President of the 5th Avenue Association John Wood doles out the 5th Avenue Association's Annual Architecture Awards, and an introduction from Grover Whalen, the guest of honor, Commissioner Robert Moses speaks.

In his Speech Moses kids the ...

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Grover Whalen, Marguerite Higgins, and Steve Allen

Tuesday, January 17, 1956

This episode is from the WNYC archives. It may contain language which is no longer politically or socially appropriate.

Irita Van Doren introduces Grover Whalen, who talks about his autobiography "Mr. New York."
For more on this segment please see: http://www.wnyc.org/blogs/neh-preservation-project/

Van Doren introduces Higgins, who ...

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Reception for Prince of Japan, Akihito

Thursday, September 17, 1953

Would-be Emperor goes to City Hall.

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Civil defense in review

Tuesday, May 27, 1952

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Speech opens with the Grover Whalen noting the importance of dentists - as sometimes this is the only way to determine the identity of a body.

He moves ...

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"Alert America" Exhibit Opening Ceremony

Wednesday, May 14, 1952

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Opens abruptly with end of song. Grover Whalen opens the event with a short speech about the Democratic way of life, the threat of communism and the "Alert America" Exhibit. He ...

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"Alert America" Civil Defense Convoy

Monday, May 12, 1952

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Opens with reporter describing the event at City Hall - an official ceremony to greet the "Alert America" GI convoy drivers.


Grover Whalen, Coordinator of Recruiting and Public Information for ...

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Captain Kurt Carlsen Luncheon

Tuesday, January 22, 1952

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Presentation of scroll to Captain Kurt Carlsen for distinguished service and bronze plaque for achievement. NY Advertising Club.

See also LT8/68449.


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Churchill Arrival in New York

Saturday, January 05, 1952

Leader of wartime Britain arrives in New York City.

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Sugar Ray Robinson Tribute

Thursday, August 02, 1951

Sugar Ray Robinson returns home.

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Civil defense recruiting rally

Saturday, July 21, 1951

This episode is from the WNYC archives. It may contain language which is no longer politically or socially appropriate.

Cowan introduces the program. Lucy Monroe sings the Star Spangled Banner. Cowan narrates as a banner is strung across Broadway (it doesn't seem to be going well).

Whalen introduces ...

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General MacArthur Luncheon at Waldorf

Monday, April 23, 1951

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Starts abruptly. Grover A. Whalen, Mayor Impelliterri, Lieutenant Governor Frank C. Moore, Rabbi David de Sola Pool, Bishop Horace Donegan,


Audio courtesy of the NYC Municipal Archives WNYC Collection


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General MacArthur Reception at City Hall

Friday, April 20, 1951

WNYC's Tommy Cowan gives us the blow-by-blow coverage from City Hall.

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Recruitment ceremony for medical volunteers for Civil Defense medical emergencies

Thursday, February 01, 1951

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Unnamed female speaker: Launching the first of what we hope will be several drives to recruit volunteers for nurses and nurses aides for the medical emergency division.


Grover Whalen: Man power ...

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American Bankers Association Reception

Sunday, October 01, 1950

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Reception for the American Bankers Association, marks the 75th Anniversary of the association and on the occasion of their annual national conference. Mayor Impellitteri welcomes ABA members to New York with ...

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Brotherhood Week

Monday, February 20, 1950

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Grover Whalen presides. Roger W Strauss, Robert Montgomery, Patrice Munsel, and Mayor Impelliterri address the crowd (mostly school children) about the importance of brotherhood. Police Department perform "I am an American ...

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Wedding Luncheon for Alben Barkley

Friday, December 02, 1949

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Recording of speeches at the celebration of Vice President Alben Barley's marriage to Jane Hadley Barkley. Not in attendance is Mayor William O'Dwyer, the event's organizer, who was ill at the ...

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Waldorf Astoria Luncheon for the Shah of Iran

Monday, November 21, 1949

Dining with a dictator.

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