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Mayor Lindsay Swearing In

Mayor John V. Lindsay works on his speech to New Yorkers on his new tax proposals in New York City, March 3, 1966.

This episode is from the WNYC archives. It may contain language which is no longer politically or socially appropriate.

Lindsay is sworn in by Judge William C. Hecht. Reporter describes the room and event, identifies members of the Lindsay family. Lindsay says the oath of office and addresses the press and thanks his supporters.

Audio courtesy of the NYC Municipal Archives WNYC Collection

WNYC archives id: 70581
Municipal archives id: T1470

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