| New York Honors Marine Hero | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 1755 |
| Catalog #: | 425579 | |
| Clip Number: | 425579-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 039-101-02 | |
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| Location: | New York, New York | |
| Year Shot: | 1966 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CEREMONIES: Honors, Military, Congressional Medal Of Honor CROWDS: Pedestrians LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, New York State MILITARY: Homecoming WAR & CONFLICT/VIETNAM: Homecoming | |
| Description: | Sgt. Robert O'Malley of New York, first Marine to win the Medal of Honor in Vietnam, gets another decoration. Mayor John Lindsay awards him the city's Gold Medal of Honor in ceremonies at City Hall in Manhattan...while the City Counsel and his parents look on. Establishing shot - Sgt. Robert O'Malley, and his mother are greeted by Mayor Lindsay at City Hall in Manhattan. MS - Sgt. Robert O'Malley, Mayor Lindsay and unidentified Officer, Marines (?) walk up the stairs and into the City Counsel's chambers. High Angle Shot - Mayor Lindsay bestowing the Medal of Honor, the city's highest award to 23-year old Marine (Sgt. Robert O'Mally) and hero receiving the Nation's combat award. ECI - Sgt.l Robert O'Malley and his mother. | |


