Robert F. Wagner

Robert F. Wagner appears in the following:

Fire Announcement and Press Conference

Sunday, January 12, 1964

Mayor Wagner discusses the death of nine children in fire related accidents since the first of January, 1964. Wagner reminds parents of their responsibility when it comes to fire safety. Keep matches away from kids and have a neighbor watch your children if you leave the house.

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Hall of Science Dedication

Wednesday, January 01, 1964

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Remarks for Castello Model of New York City World's Fair exhibition.

Wednesday, January 01, 1964

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Remarks for Castello Model of New York City at the World's Fair by Wagner on the celebration of the 300th anniversary of New York City. ...

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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 civil rights sit-in at the Mayor's ...

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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 ...

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George Washington Bridge Bus Terminal Dedication Ceremony

Thursday, January 17, 1963

The following speakers celebrate the dedication of the George Washington Bridge Bus Terminal: Chairman of the Port Authority S. Sloan Colt; Federal Administrator of Highways Rex M. Whitten; New York Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller; New Jersey Governor Richard J. Hughes; New York Mayor Robert F. Wagner, and Robert Moses.

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World Bank President Eugene R. Black Honored by New York City

Wednesday, January 16, 1963

Toastmaster Richard Patterson hosts this luncheon to honor Eugene R Black, former President of the World Bank, on the occasion of his retirement. Patterson introduces each speaker who adds their laudatory messages.

Governor Adlai Stevenson describes Eugene black as the best doctor for sick financial institutions. US ...

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Bruckner Expressway Dedication

Thursday, October 18, 1962

Parks Commissioner, Robert F. Moses; Bronx Borough President, Joseph F. Periconi; State Superintendent of Public Works, Mr. John Burch McMorran and Mayor Robert F. Wagner speak at the dedication of the Bruckner Expressway in the Bronx

Moses describes the transit routes of the still unfinished Bruckner Expressway ...

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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, ...

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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.

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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 ...

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Jinx Falkenberg Hosts the World's Fair Preview Day

Saturday, April 22, 1961

This recording of the World's Fair Preview Day, hosted by mistress of ceremonies Jinx Falkenburg, gives a progress update on plans for the fair.

Falkenburg describes the centerpiece of the fair: "That's the site of the symbol of the next world's fair, which will open three years ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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Address on the Problems of the Aged

Friday, October 28, 1960

Mayor Wagner outlines his plan for helping to solve the problems for the elderly at the first meeting of the Citizen's Committee on Aging. His plan has two objectives: to keep the elderly physically, mentally, and financially capable for as long as possible, and to provide care for the elderly ...

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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 ...

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Modern Zoning in New York City

Tuesday, May 10, 1960

Mayor Wagner addresses re-zoning and city planning efforts in New York City. He details the threats to the future development of the city, and improvement efforts his administration will undertake. His plans touch on virtually all of New York and focus on the interconnectedness of the five boroughs. He stresses ...

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Nightsticks, Curfews, and Juvenile Delinquency

Thursday, September 03, 1959

Mayor Wagner, Police Commissioner Kennedy and Director of Youth Activities, Commissioner Ralph Whelan. Gabe Pressman reads questions sent in by the public regarding curfews, the use of nightsticks and police force in curbing juvenile delinquency.

Wagner: "We want to see these hoodlums off the streets of New ...

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Shakespeare In Central Park

Monday, May 11, 1959

Statement about Robert F. Wagner's talk with Park Commissioner Moses on "Shakespeare in the Park."


Audio courtesy of the NYC Municipal Archives WNYC Collection


WNYC archives id: 150439
Municipal archives id: LT8468

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Opening of Bruckner Expressway

Tuesday, November 18, 1958

Speakers: Commissioner Moses State Supt. of Public Works John W. Johnson. Mayor Wagner. Governor Harriman.




Moses is introduced by an unnamed speaker.
Moses tells us that Governors Ribikoff [connecticut] and Harriman opened up the New England Throughway to traffic. He describes how the New England Throughway fits ...

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