Stewart L. Udall

50 years ago, a mayor (and frustrated violinist) was persuaded to buy the world's most famous concert hall.

5th annual Bard Awards for excellence in civic architecture and urban design. Stanley Turkel, President of the City Club of New York opens the program before Philip Johnson distributes the awards. Mayor John Lindsay, arriving late to the ceremony, gives a short speech. Secretary of the Interior Stewart Udall receives ...

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Stewart L. Udall, Secretary of the Interior, speaks at the dedication of Carnegie Hall as a national historic landmark.

Mayor Robert F. Wagner follows with short speech describing ...