Tommy Cowan

Tommy Cowan appears in the following:

American Federation of Labor Annual Meeting

Thursday, August 03, 1950

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Speeches at the 87th annual meeting. Martin Lacey introduces Mayor O'Dwyer, who gives an impassioned talk about the importance of labor to democracy.

Tom Murray, New York State ...

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Reception at City Hall for Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery

Monday, November 28, 1949

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Mayor William O'Dwyer welcomes British Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery, 1st Viscount Montgomery of Alamein.

WNYC Chief Announcer Tommy Cowan describes the scene.

Montgomery discusses ...

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Waldorf Astoria Luncheon for the Shah of Iran

Monday, November 21, 1949

Dining with a dictator.

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Reception for Shah of Iran

Monday, November 21, 1949

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City Hall reception for the Shah of Iran. Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi expresses thanks to the Mayor for the reception. He notes the magnificence of the buildings of New York as ...

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Election Night - November 8, 1949

Tuesday, November 08, 1949

WNYC reports on the incoming results of 1949 elections of interest to the New York metropolitan area. O'Dwyer beats Morris and Marcantonio. Lehman beats Dulles.

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Election Night - November 8, 1949

Tuesday, November 08, 1949

WNYC reports on the incoming results of 1949 elections of interest to the New York metropolitan area. O'Dwyer beats Morris and Marcantonio. Lehman beats Dulles.

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New York State Society of Engineers Annual Convention Lunch

Thursday, April 21, 1949

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26th Annual meeting. Robert A Sulvick introduces host Frederick H. Zurmuhlen, president of the society. Mayor William O'Dwyer is guest of honor, main speaker. Speeches about the damage to the city's ...

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Inner Circle Lampoon : Fireman, Hide My Drink

Saturday, March 05, 1949

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At a formal event, past and present members of the press perform lampoons of current events, including Governor Dewey's presidential campaign, Frank Costello, and the suspension of Fire Chief Peter Loftus. ...

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Earl Bunting : Industry Welcomes Another Challenge

Thursday, December 02, 1948

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Earl Bunting, President of the National Association of Manufacturers, presents a talk, "Industry Welcomes Another Challenge," at the NAM Annual Meeting. Presentation of the NAM's ideas on how to rehabilitate communities ...

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City Hall Reception for Eamon De Valera

Tuesday, March 09, 1948

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At City Hall. Eamon De Valera, former president and prime minister of Ireland, receives honorary citizenship to New York City. Thomas Cowan reporting the events. Grover A. Whalen and Vincent Impellitteri, ...

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Inauguration of FM Transmitter for WNYC with Major Armstrong

Wednesday, February 11, 1948

WNYC FM gets a new and more powerful transmitter!

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Friendship Train

Tuesday, November 18, 1947

The Friendship Train hits City Hall.

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33rd St. Pier Dedication

Monday, October 27, 1947

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Jim and John Farrell of Farrell Brothers who rehabilitated the Farrell Line pier under a public/private partnership speak.

This is the first pier to be rehabilitated under Mayor ...

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Board of Estimate Transit Hearings on 5 Cent Subway Fare

Monday, February 10, 1947

NY Times: "The two days of broadcasting demonstrated the tremendous part which radio can play in making the solution of government issues of direct concern to the individual citizen..."

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Vincent Impellitteri and Albert Pleydell on the Health Insurance Plan (H.I.P.) of Greater New York

Monday, December 23, 1946

This recording of a press conference announcing the Health Insurance Plan (H.I.P) of greater New York for municipal employees.

City Council President, Vincent Impellitteri, concludes his remarks and Purchasing Commissioner, Albert Pleydell, says a few words about the process of signing the contract.

WNYC ...

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William O'Dwyer Signs the Contract to Inaugurate the Health Insurance Plan (H.I.P.) of Greater New York

Monday, December 23, 1946

This press conference, in the reception room of the Mayor's Office at City Hall, announces the inauguration of the Health Insurance Plan (H.I.P.) of Greater New York for city employees and their families. Mayor William O 'Dwyer states that the city will pay half the total cost of medical care ...

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Election Day Returns : [Thomas E. Dewey's victory over James Mead for Governor]

Tuesday, November 05, 1946

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Seymour Siegel introduces the evening by explaining the station's plans for the evening. Analysts are on hand to analyze the election figures. Predictions will be made from election trends. Musical and ...

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Sons of the American Revolution Constitution Day Observance

Tuesday, September 17, 1946

New York chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution's annual Constitution Day observance.

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Maritime Day Ceremonies 1946

Tuesday, May 21, 1946

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Opens with performance of the Star Spangled Banner and invocation.

Harry M. Durning welcomes all to the Maritime Day Ceremonies - the first since World War II. Honors ...

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Winston Churchill : Reception at City Hall

Friday, March 15, 1946

The former Prime Minister comes to City Hall.

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