Description: 1950 "Rockefeller Center, Inc. extends the courtesy of the Guided Tour and Observation Roof" pass, issued to New York City Mayor William O'Dwyer. The pass is accompanied by a typed letter signed from a Rockefeller Center executive forwarding it to the Mayor. In very good condition, laminated. William O'Dwyer (1890-1964) was born in Ireland and studied for the priesthood in Spain. He later decided not to join the clergy and immigrated to the United States in 1910. He worked as a laborer and police officer while studying law at Fordham University Law School, from which he received his degree in 1923. In 1916, he married Catherine Lenihan (d. 1946), but they had no children. He built a successful law practice and won election as Kings County District Attorney in 1939. His prosecution of organized crime made him a national celebrity. He lost the 1941 New York City mayoral election to Fiorello La Guardia and joined the United States Army. He reached the rank of brigadier general and served as director of the War Refugee Board. In 1945, he won the Democratic nomination for mayor with the support of Tammany Hall and easily won election as the 100th Mayor of New York City. As mayor he successfully bid for the permanent home of the United Nations to be in Manhattan, presided over the first billion-dollar city budget, and raised subway fares from five to ten cents. In December 1949, he married Elizabeth Sloan Simpson, but they divorced in 1953. He was reelected as mayor in 1949, but a police corruption scandal led to his resignation on August 31, 1950. President Harry S. Truman appointed him as U.S. Ambassador to Mexico in November 1950, and he resigned in December 1952, remaining in Mexico until 1960. In 1951, he returned to New York City to answer questions regarding his association with organized crime, and the accusations followed him for the rest of his life. We authored the Presidential Autographs chapter in the 7th Edition of The Sanders Autograph Price Guide. We guarantee the authenticity of this item with our written certification, without time limit. We are full-time autograph dealers specializing in Presidential, Historical and Sports collectibles. Additional information and/or images gladly sent promptly. Some images are stock photos for items we have multiples of. All buyers will receive our once-a-month specials email. Please alert us if you would prefer not to receive these specials. Please view our other auctions for additional material including historical autographs, Steiner Sports and Yankees memorabilia and Presidential signatures. Shipping on this item is $12 within the Continental USA. All international orders are sent at buyers risk and all customs forms fully declared. All items sent via USPS with their insurance as well as private insurance. We prefer payment via Paypal and ship within one business day. We can also accept VISA, Mastercard and Discover cards directly. All NY residents must pay 8.625% sales tax unless a valid NY State resale certificate is submitted.We are full-time autograph dealers. We appreciate your interest in Shafran Collectibles.
Price: 250 USD
Location: East Meadow, New York
End Time: 2023-12-18T14:51:46.000Z
Shipping Cost: 12 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Year: 1950
Original/Reproduction: Original
Vintage: Yes
