Memorial service for U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt
Memorial service upon Franklin D. Roosevelt's death held in City Hall Plaza, New York City. Mayor Fiorello H. La Guardia introduces Bishop James Francis A. McIntyre who speaks about Roosevelt's life and religion. McIntyre also reads a proclamation from President Harry Truman declaring a day of mourning. President of Columbia University Nicholas Murray Butler speaks about Roosevelt's life and political career. Rabbi Israel Goldstein reads from scripture. Two other unidentified speakers also speak about Roosevelt's life and accomplisments. Hymns are performed in between speeches.
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- In Collections
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G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Copyright Status
- No Copyright
- Date Published
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1945-04-14
- Speakers
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McIntyre, J. Francis A. (James Francis Aloysius), 1886-1979
La Guardia, Fiorello H. (Fiorello Henry), 1882-1947
Butler, Nicholas Murray, 1862-1947
Goldstein, Israel, 1896-
- Broadcasters
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WNYC (Radio station : New York, N.Y.)
- Material Type
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Sound recordings
- Language
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English
- Extent
- 00:28:52
- Venue Note
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Broadcast 1945 April 14.
- Holding Institution
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Vincent Voice Library
- Call Number
- Voice 6008
- Catalog Record
- http://catalog.lib.msu.edu/record=b8533899
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