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1949 Press Photo New York St. Patrick's Day Parade viewed from Mayor's stand NYC

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Heads bared on the Mayor's reviewing stand as an American flag passed by in the St. Patrick's Day Parade, March 17. Over one million New Yorkers watched the pageant in which 80,000 Irishmen took part. Left to right are: Father Lawrence McGinley, President of Fordham University; Mayor William O'Dwyer, of New York City; John J. Sheahan, Parade Chairman; Rev. Patrick A. Ryan (behind Sheahan's hat); Former Postmaster General James Farley; and unidentified man. Photo measures 9 x 7.25 inches. Photo is dated 03-17-1949.

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