John J. Bennett

John J. Bennett appears in the following:

Fort Defiance Dedication

Thursday, August 28, 1952

A broadcast of the ceremonies for the placing a plaque to mark the site of Fort Defiance on the 176th anniversary of the Battle of Brooklyn. The master of ceremonies is James A....

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Garbage Disposal Plant Cornerstone Ceremony

Friday, September 02, 1949

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Sanitation commissioner William J. Powell presides over the cornerstone ceremony for a garbage incinerator plant in Maspeth, Queens at 58th Street and 53rd Avenue. This was the first of five incinerator ...

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Inauguration of FM Transmitter for WNYC with Major Armstrong

Wednesday, February 11, 1948

WNYC FM gets a new and more powerful transmitter!

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33rd St. Pier Dedication

Monday, October 27, 1947

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Jim and John Farrell of Farrell Brothers who rehabilitated the Farrell Line pier under a public/private partnership speak.

This is the first pier to be rehabilitated under Mayor ...

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Interfaith Flag Day

Sunday, June 15, 1947

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Interfaith celebration of Flag Day at Prospect Park, Brooklyn. Deputy Mayor John J. Bennett opens the ceremony. Mayor William O'Dwyer gives speech calling for brotherhood among all races and religions. He ...

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