Robert F. Wagner appears in the following:
World's Fair
Wednesday, April 22, 1964
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Introductory speaker explains how the New York World's Fair came to be. (4:00 - 6:00)Host Deegan introduces Moses.
Moses references the absence of Kennedy, welcomes the audience, encourages the promotion of ...
A Conversation with Mayor Robert F. Wagner
Friday, January 31, 1964
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Bill Beutel (WABC TV), Jim Jensen (WCBS TV), and Gabe Pressman (WNBC TV) question Mayor Robert F. Wagner. In his 12th year as Mayor, Wagner says that he plans to pursue ...
Hall of Science Dedication
Wednesday, January 01, 1964
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Longer version of T833, Catalog # ...
Mayor Wagner's statement regarding City Hall Sit-ins
Thursday, August 22, 1963
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Recording opens with press officer describing the conference proceedings.
Mayor Wagner makes brief statement regarding the arrest of individuals participating in a sit-in at the Mayor's office. This ended 44 days ...
Mayor Wagner and Secretary of Labor Wirtz on JOIN
Monday, July 01, 1963
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Press conference with Mayor Robert F. Wagner and Secretary of Labor W. Willard Wirtz to announce a $3,000,000 program called Job Orientation in the Neighborhood (JOIN). The program is co-funded by ...
Penn Station South Dedication of Housing Development
Saturday, May 19, 1962
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Penn. Station South Dedication of Housing Development.
Speakers:
David Dubinsky, President International Ladies' Garment Workers (ILGW);
Abraham Kazan, Pres. of United Housing foundation;
Robert Moses, ...
Mayor Wagner : Oath of office ceremony
Sunday, December 31, 1961
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New Year's Eve swearing in ceremonies at Gracie Mansion. Mayor Wagner is sworn in for his third term as mayor as New York's 102nd mayor at Gracie Mansion.
Also sworn ...
Mayor Wagner acceptance speech
Thursday, August 10, 1961
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Mayor Wagner makes a joke about being suspicious because he is half Irish. The venue for this event is unclear.
Wagner states that his opposition has conceded the election. He ...
Mayor Wagner on Graft
Saturday, January 07, 1961
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Series of three radio spots featuring Mayor Wagner. He asks the public to not contribute to corruption by tipping or bribing city employees. He also asks the public to write in ...
Teacher's Strike
Tuesday, November 08, 1960
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Mayor Robert F. Wagner speaks about the teacher's strike. Talks about discussions with the AFL-CIO.
Dr. John Theobald reports on the absence of approximately 4,000 teachers at schools ...
Juvenile Delinquency Spots
Tuesday, August 16, 1960
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Series of ten radio spots by Mayor Wagner warning against juvenile delinquency. Wagner reminds parents of their duties, importance of spending time with children, knowing where they are at all times ...
Van Cliburn Day Ceremonies
Wednesday, May 21, 1958
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Juilliard President William Schuman jokingly changes the pronunciation of Mayor Wagner's echo the German pronunciation. ...
Van Cliburn Parade
Tuesday, May 20, 1958
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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 ...
December 22, 1957
Sunday, December 22, 1957
"The 31st in a series of monthly programs designed to help you better understand the problems of the city of New York and how the city government is meeting these problems." The Mayor answers "spontaneous" questions from local news reporters on city affairs. Reporters and their questions previewed before the question-and-answer period.
[Reception for Althea Gibson].
Wednesday, August 21, 1957
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Official reception for tennis star Althea Gibson after her ticket-tape parade, right after her first victory at Wimbledon. Speakers include Mayor Robert F. Wagner; the head of the United States Lawn ...
December 26, 1956
Wednesday, December 26, 1956
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Members of the press ask questions of Mayor Robert F. Wagner.
Topics discussed include:
-tuberculosis control in the city of New York
-fluoridation of drinking water ...
Mayor Wagner
Sunday, December 25, 1955
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Mayor Robert Wagner answers questions about the city budget and other municipal business.
Hosted by Marvin Sleeper.
Wagner wishes the audience a happy Christmas and encourages an effort towards fire ...
Mayor Wagner on Salk Vaccine
Tuesday, April 26, 1955
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Mayor Wagner statement announcing the success of the Salk polio vaccine.
Address repeated twice.
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July 21, 1954
Wednesday, July 21, 1954
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Mayor Wagner answers questions from the press.
Wagner gives a brief update of the city. Department of Marine and Aviation plan to expand harbor facilities. Fire Department investigation ...
Opening Concert from Town Hall
Friday, February 12, 1954
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Opening concert for the 15th Annual American Music Festival.
Seymour Siegel introduces the program by discussing WNYC's role in opening a "channel of communication in a democracy" and ...