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Introduction at World's Fair by Robert Moses; Tribute to Winston Churchill
by Mr. Joyce Hall of Hallmark (sponsor of pavilion). The tribute features many of Churchill's paintings. Message from successor of Churchill as Prime Minister Sir Anthony Eden, 1st earl of Avon, read by Governor Charles Poletti; dedication of pavilion by W. Averell Harriman; Sarah Churchill, Winston Churchill's daughter, unveils statue of her father (she does not speak).
Ends with prayer, music and crowd noises.
Audio courtesy of the NYC Municipal Archives WNYC Collection
WNYC archives id: 71983
Municipal archives id: T2546
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