John V. Lindsay

Assemblyman Leonard Stavisky, a Queens Reform Democrat, announces his endorsement Republican Mayor John Lindsay for re-election.

U.S. Representative Shirley Chisholm and New York State Senator Waldaba H. Stewart endorse Mayor John V. Lindsay in his re-election campaign.

Mayor John V. Lindsay remarks on the Moon landing. He congratulates the astronauts and insists that we must bring this heroism to our home planet:

"If Project Apollo has taught us anything, it is that men can put their minds and energy together to accomplish any task. ...

On the eve of the Apollo Moon landing, Mayor John V. Lindsay asks for New Yorkers to remember to drive safely, keep public spaces clear of litter and to not open fire hydrants without sprinkler caps available at police precincts.

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State Assemblyman Charles Rangel endorses Lindsay's mayoral campaign. Lindsay also congratulates the Apollo Crew on a successful launch, and makes statements on Israel and expressway transportation in Brooklyn.

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Mayor's Press Conference

Democrat Howard Samuels endorses Mayor Lindsay as an independent candidate for mayor in 1969. Samuels says American cities are in trouble and that the country needs to reorder priorities. He says there should be a cut back in military spending and there is a ...

Ellington shares his appreciation for the honor and the city of New York, "the greatest city in the world, the one metropolis around which the entire world revolves."

Mayor Lindsay Press Conference. Topics include the New York City financial crisis, the CUNY SEEK program, the job freeze in New York City, education cuts, and hospital funding.

The Mayor of Helsinki Finland, the consulate general of Finland, and the president of Finnair are in attendance.

Charles H. Silver, President of the Medical Center, hosts the 80th Anniversary of Beth Israel Hospital. He invites to the microphone Mayor John V. Lindsay; Reverend Dr. Gardner Calvin Taylor, Pastor of the Concord Baptist Church; Reverend James B. McManus; Dr. George [Blinick], President of the Medical Board; Lt. Governor ...

Mayor John V. Lindsay swears in Bess Myerson Grant as the first Commissioner of the New York City Department of Consumer Affairs, the first such municipal office in the United States. He comments that he has never appointed someone so "assiduous and meticulous" in their preparation for an appointment to ...

Mayor John LIndsay addresses the Jewish Anti Defamation League.

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Mayor John V. Lindsay delivers his state of the city message.

Mayor John V. Lindsay reports that the Policemen's Benevolent Association (PBA), United Firemen's Association (UFA) and United Sanitationmen's Association (USA) agreed to new contract settlement proposed by Justice Arthur Goldberg and Vincent McDonnell. Lindsay points out that the new settlement is generous at a great cost to the city.

Mayor John V. Lindsay reports on the third teacher's strike since the fall season began and the recommendations and actions he is planning to take in response. He acknowledges the racial slurs that are being slung by extremists on both sides and defends the reputation of Albert Shanker, leader of ...

Mayor Lindsay statement from Gracie Mansion on school disturbances in the Ocean Hill Brownsville section of Brooklyn.

Mayor John Lindsay statement from city hall on ending the teacher's strike. Lindsay urges both sides to implement the recommendations of the board. "The children of this city can no longer be deprived of the education they must have."

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Mayor Lindsay on the teachers strike and Met Opera.

Famed financier Salim Lewis joins Ed board before leaving a month later.

Mayor John V. Lindsay reads a short statement in support for stricter firearm legislation in response to an "outburst of terror in the South Bronx."

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