-
The sounds of a city and a nation are captured through nearly a century of transformations, tribulations, and triumphs.
More
This episode is from the WNYC archives. It may contain language which is no longer politically or socially appropriate.
Shorter version of T249, T250, Catalog # 6186.
Dedication of the World's Fair Hall of Science. City Council President Paul Screvane opens the dedication by describing how the hall, built for the fair, will become a permanent monument to Science in Flushing Meadows. He then introduces Queens Borough President Mario J. Cariello.
Cariello thanks all in attendance. He introduces two Queens youths, Larry Reed, an outstanding Boyscout, and Joseph D. Denado, and outstanding member of the Boys Club of Queens. These boys both exhibited an interest in aeronautics and space flight.
George M. Bunker, president of the Martin Marietta Corporation speaks. His company made a major donation to the the Hall of Science with the exhibit "Rendezvous in Space." He speaks about the excitement of the space age.
Robert Moses and Mayor Robert Wagner also speak. The recording Frank Capra, film producer, who introduces a film that will be on exhibition in the Hall.
Audio courtesy of the NYC Municipal Archives WNYC Collection
WNYC archives id: 70562
Municipal archives id: T833
Contributors:
George M. Bunker, Frank Capra, Mario J. Cariello, Robert Moses, Paul R. Screvane and Robert F. Wagner
About Miscellaneous
Programs ranging from the 1930s to the 1970s covering a variety of cultural and political topics.
Any views, findings, conclusions, recommendations expressed in this web resource do not necessarily reflect those of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Show Archive
Show Archive
Leave a Comment
Register for your own account so you can vote on comments, save your favorites, and more. Learn more.
Please stay on topic, be civil, and be brief.
Email addresses are never displayed, but they are required to confirm your comments. Names are displayed with all comments. We reserve the right to edit any comments posted on this site. Please read the Comment Guidelines before posting. By leaving a comment, you agree to New York Public Radio's Privacy Policy and Terms Of Use.