Summary

Floyd Bennett's widow speaks at opening of Floyd Bennett Field in NYC in 1931

Source Sherman Grinberg
Newsreel Pathe
Negative # 4635
Clip SR002612_01_01.mov
Date 5/23/1931
Title Floyd Bennett's widow speaks at opening of Floyd Bennett Field in NYC in 1931
Description New York City Mayor Jimmy Walker stands nearby as Mrs. Floyd (Cora) Bennett steps to the microphone during the opening ceremony for Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn; an official hands her a huge bouquet; SOT Mrs. Bennett: "the greatest and proudest day of my life"; "I thank the city of New York for the great honor of naming this airport after my husband, Floyd Bennett"
Personality Cora Bennett, Jimmy Walker
Country United States
Province/State New York
City New York City

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