U.S. Senator from New York State Robert F. Kennedy speaking at the 1967 Buffalo Model City Conference in Buffalo, New York.
Buffalo Model City Conference (1967 : Buffalo, N.Y.)
U.S. Senator from New York Robert F. Kennedy speaking from behind a podium equipped with three microphones and a glass of water at the 1967 Buffalo Model City Conference held in the Common Council Chamber of the City Hall in Buffalo, New York. He is dressed in a dark suit, white shirt, and striped tie with a tie clip. Behind him is a wall with an American flag hanging across the top. Kennedy is looking slightly downward, with both hands resting on the podium.
State University of New York at Buffalo. University Archives
State University of New York at Buffalo. University Libraries
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Buffalo, New York Mayor Frank A. Sedita introducing U.S. Senator from New York State Robert F. Kennedy at the 1967 Buffalo Model City Conference.
Sedita, Frank A. (Frank Albert), 1907-1975
Buffalo, New York Mayor Frank A. Sedita, wearing a suit and tie, stands behind a podium equipped with three microphones in the Common Council Chamber of the City Hall, Buffalo, New York immediately prior to introducing the next speaker U.S. Senator Robert F. Kennedy at the 1967 Buffalo Model City Conference. A glass and a stack of papers are on the podium. Mayor Sedita is looking down while speaking. Behind him is a large wall-mounted striped flag. Cables run from the microphones to below the podium.
Keating, Kenneth B. (Kenneth Barnard), 1900-1975
The front page of the University at Buffalo's Spectrum newspaper, dated Friday, October 2, 1964. The headline reads, "Keating-Kennedy Speak on Campus. Other headlines read, "Homecoming Date Set Starts Friday, October 16", and, "Theobald Explains Cybernetics Theory." Kenneth B. Keating was an American politician, diplomat and judge who served as a United States Senator representing New York State from 1959 until 1965.
View of the audience in support of a campaign rally at former U.S. Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy's 1964 speech at the State University of New York at Buffalo in support of his U.S. Senate campaign to represent New York State.
Demonstrations--New York (State)--Buffalo
View of a large outdoor crowd gathering at a campaign rally for former U.S. Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy in support of his 1964 bid for the U.S. Senate seat for New York State. In the foreground, people wearing coordinated outfit s and hats labeled "USA" cheer and wave pom-poms. Many individuals in the crowd hold signs featuring a portrait and the text "LET'S PUT BOB KENNEDY TO WORK FOR NEW YORK." Several people in suits are visible at a table in front of the crowd. The event appears organized and energetic and takes place on a paved area called the Squire Hall terrace on the South Campus of the State University of New York at Buffalo. (Squire Hall was formerly known as the Norton Union).
U.S. Senator Robert F. Kennedy speaking at the 1967 Buffalo Model City Conference.
Buffalo Model City Conference(1967 : Buffalo, N.Y.)
U.S. Senator Robert F. Kennedy, dressed in a dark suit, striped tie, and white shirt, is seated behind a microphone, appearing to be mid-speech or mid-discussion at the Buffalo Model City Conference in the Common Council Chamber at the City Hall, Buffalo, New York. The background includes a wood-paneled surface and a rotary phone. The framing is close-up, showing Kennedy from the chest up.
University at Buffalo President Martin M. Meyerson welcoming U.S. Senator for New York State Robert F. Kennedy to his office in 1967 during Kennedy's U.S. presidential campaign.
College presidents--New York (State)--Buffalo
U.S. Senator from New York State Robert F. Kennedy and State University of New York at Buffalo President Martin Meyerson, both wearing dark suits, are standing and conversing in the UB President's Office in Hayes Hall on the State University of New York at Buffalo, South Campus. President Meyerson is smiling with one hand near his jacket. Senator Robert F. Kennedy, on the right, is smiling and facing President Meyerson, with one hand resting on a chair. Behind them is a wooden bookcase with books and a potted plant on top. A desk with papers, a carafe, and glasses is partially visible on the left side.
Future U.S. President and, then, presidential candidate Richard M. Nixon at his 1968 campaign speech in downtown Buffalo, New York.
Nixon, Richard M. (Richard Milhous), 1913-1994
Future U.S. President, and then presidential candidate, Richard M. Nixon stands behind a wooden podium, speaking emphatically into two microphones with both arms raised during his 1968 campaign speech at Memorial Auditorium in downtown Buffalo, New York. He is dressed in a dark suit and tie and, behind him, is a large banner with partially visible text that includes “WELCOME” and “DICK and...” Dark curtains serve as the backdrop.
Unidentified audience member speaks out at the 1967 Buffalo Model City Conference in Buffalo, New York.
Forums (Discussion and debate)--New York (State)--Buffalo
An unidentified audience member, dressed in a suit and tie, stands and appears to be speaking in a crowded auditorium at the 1967 Buffalo Model City Conference in the Common Council Chamber, Buffalo City Hall, Buffalo, New York. Others around them are seated and observing, some with attentive expressions. The setting features tiered wooden seating and a patterned wall in the background. A few people in the background are standing, and one is lighting a cigarette.
Buffalo Applies for Grant, Wants to be 'Model City'.
Grants-in-aid--New York (State)--Buffalo
This page from the University at Buffalo's The Spectrum newspaper, dated Friday, January 27, 1967 includes two articles. One, titled, "Buffalo Applies for Grant Wants to be 'Model City'", and another, titled, "SUNYAB to Offer New Course: 'Beginning English for Foreigners'". Further down the page are advertisements for the Rue Franklin West Coffee House & Gallery, Garber's Travel Agency booking trips to Europe, Carefree brand tampons, and NoDoz brand caffeine pills.
View of the audience at future President Richard M. Nixon's 1968 speech in downtown Buffalo, New York during his campaign for the 1969 U.S. presidential election.
Nixon, Richard M. (Richard Milhous), 1913-1979
A group of audience members, many of them young, are dressed in matching patterned outfits and hats displaying pro-Nixon slogans such as “Nixon’s The One” and “Nixon-Agnew" at Richard M. Nixon's 1968 presidential campaign speech at the Memorial Auditorium in downtown Buffalo, New York. Some hold signs, including a large one in the background that reads “WE NEED NIXON.” The group is participating in a political rally or campaign event, with a festive and organized atmosphere in support of future President Richard M. Nixon's campaign for the 1969 U.S. presidential election.
Buffalo Bills Quarterback Jack Kemp speaking at the podium at future President Richard M. Nixon's 1968 speech in downtown Buffalo, New York during his campaign for the 1969 U.S. presidential election.
Quarterbacks (Football)--New York (State)--Buffalo
Buffalo Bills Quarterback Jack Kemp, wearing a suit and tie, stands behind a wooden podium, speaking into multiple microphones at future President Richard M. Nixon's 1968 speech at the Memorial Auditorium in downtown Buffalo, New York during his campaign for the 1969 U.S. presidential election.. A round campaign button is pinned to Kemp's jacket. The backdrop includes a dark curtain and the bottom portion of a large banner hanging above, showing partial reversed text that reads “THE ONE!”.
Comedian Frank Fontaine speaking at the podium at future President Richard M. Nixon's 1968 speech in downtown Buffalo, New York during his campaign for the 1969 U.S. presidential election.
Nixon, Richard (Richard Milhous), 1913-1994
Comedian Frank Fontaine wearing a suit, bow tie, and a wide-brimmed hat stands behind a wooden podium on a stage, speaking into multiple microphones as a part of the rally supporting Richard M. Nixon's 1968 speech at the Memorial Auditorium in downtown Buffalo, New York during his campaign for the 1969 U.S. presidential election. Fontaine is smiling and raising a hand in a gesture. A name tag or campaign label is visible on the lapel. A curtain serves as the backdrop, with part of a large, upside-down banner overhead that includes the words “THE ONE!” partially visible. A portion of a face is faintly visible in the top right corner of the banner. A silhouette of an audience member is seen in the foreground.
Future President Richard M. Nixon delivering his 1968 speech at Memorial Auditorium in downtown Buffalo, New York during his campaign for the 1969 U.S. presidential election.
Future President Richard M. Nixon, wearing a suit and patterned tie, stands behind a wooden podium on a stage, speaking into multiple microphones in the midst of his 1968 speech at the Memorial Auditorium in downtown Buffalo, New York as a part of his bid for election to the U.S. Presidency in the 1969 presidential campaign. Both fists are raised at shoulder height in an emphatic gesture. The backdrop is a dark curtain, and a large banner above the stage includes partial visible text: “THE ONE!” and “DICK and…”
U.S. Senator from New York Robert F. Kennedy and State University of New York at Buffalo President Martin Meyerson discuss the University and its future.
A short article from the University at Buffalo's The Spectrum newspaper, titled, "Kennedy, Myerson Discuss University." Accompanying the article is a close-up photo identifying U.S. Senator from New York Robert F. Kennedy. In the photo, Kennedy wears a dark suit and a large smile. The left side of his face is brightly lit by the sun. A building stands behind him.
Former U.S. Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy delivering his 1964 campaign speech at the State University of New York at Buffalo, South Campus as a part of his U.S. senatorial seat campaign for New York State.
Former U.S. Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy, dressed in a suit, stands at a wooden podium on an outdoor platform at the Squire Hall terrace, delivering his 1964 campaign speech at the State University of New York at Buffalo, South Campus as a part of his U.S. senatorial seat campaign in New York State. (Squire Hall was formerly Norton Union). Several microphones are positioned on the podium, and multiple individuals nearby are crouched or standing, photographing or adjusting equipment. A crowd of seated and standing people watches in the background, with a stone-faced building and a taller structure partially visible behind them.
Police attack protestors at Nixon rally, Memorial Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, 1968.
Police crackdowns--New York (State)--Buffalo
This page from the University at Buffalo's newspaper, The Spectrum, contains an article titled, "Police attack protestors at Nixon rally." Elsewhere on the page is another article, titled, "Nixon rally shows good organization." The bottom half of the page has several advertisements for a concert at Kleinhans Music Hall, Dipson's North Park theater, and feature film "The Odd Couple", starring Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau.
New York Senator Jacob K. Javits, New York State Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller, future First Lady Pat Nixon, and the future U.S. President Richard M. Nixon at his 1968 speech in downtown Buffalo, New York during his campaign for the 1969 U.S. presidential election.
Javits, Jacob K. (Jacob Koppel), 1904-1986
Rockefeller, Nelson A. (Nelson Aldrich), 1908-1979
Four people stand closely together on a stage, smiling. New York State Senator Jacob K. Javits on the left has an arm raised in greeting. New York State Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller stands smiling in the center while future First Lady Pat Nixon, wearing a light-colored dress with a corsage, smiles and faces future U.S. President Richard M. Nixon on the far right, who is leaning in while speaking. A large banner hangs behind them, partially visible with the words “THE ONE” at the top of the image. The venue is indoors at the the Memorial Auditorium in downtown Buffalo, New York on the occasion of future President Richard M. Nixon's 1968 speech during his campaign for the 1969 U.S. presidential election.
Buffalo Model City Conference program, 1967
Buffalo Model City Conference program, dated January 19-20, 1967, contains transcripts of a speech given by Buffalo Mayor, Frank A. Sedita introducing Senator Robert F. Kennedy, as well as an excerpt from the audience discussion.
Future U.S. President Richard M. Nixon at a 1968 speech at the Memorial Auditorium in downtown Buffalo, New York during his campaign for the 1969 U.S. presidential election.
Future President Richard M. Nixon, dressed in a suit and tie, stands behind a wooden podium, hands resting on each side, addressing an audience at Memorial Auditorium in downtown Buffalo, New York during his campaign for the 1969 U.S. presidential election. Two microphones are positioned in front of them. Behind the speaker, a large banner is partially visible with the words “WELCOME DICK and” and “THE ONE!” displayed. The backdrop is a curtain appropriate to an indoor political rally.
Buffalo Mayor Frank A. Sedita introducing U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson to a Buffalo, New York audience in front of the City Hall in the downtown Niagara Square, Buffalo, New York.
Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines), 1908-1973
A formal outdoor event is held in front of the downtown Buffalo City Hall which is a large stone building with tall stone columns. Buffalo Mayor Frank A. Sedita speaks into microphones at a podium with the seal of the President of the United States. U. S. President Lyndon B. Johnson stands to the side, smiling, hands at their sides. The platform is decorated with patriotic bunting, and several seated individuals are partially visible behind the speakers. The lighting and attire suggest a daytime event in a professional or political setting.
Future U.S. President Richard M. Nixon at a 1968 speech at Memorial Auditorium in downtown Buffalo, New York during his campaign for the 1969 U.S. presidential election.
Future U.S. President Richard M. Nixon, dressed in a dark suit, stands at a wooden podium with two microphones, smiling with eyes closed. Behind the podium, a dark curtain hangs, and above it, a partially visible banner reads “WELCOME DICK and…” along with other large, bold text. The setting appears to be a formal indoor event or rally.
Future President Richard M. Nixon, dressed in a dark suit and patterned tie, stands at a wooden podium with two microphones. He raises his left arm upward with a closed hand. Behind them, a large sign with bold lettering reads “BUFFALO WELCOMES DICK and PAT.” The backdrop includes a curtain and a portion of a larger image or banner in the top right corner.
Protesters at future U.S. President Richard M. Nixon's 1968 speech at Memorial Auditorium in downtown Buffalo, New York during his campaign for the 1969 U.S. presidential election.
Student protesters--New York (State)--Buffalo
A person wearing glasses and a buttoned jacket holds a protest sign at chest level. The sign reads “WILL NIXON STOP THE WAR? STUDENTS FOR A DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY,” with the word “STOP” inside a stop-sign-shaped graphic. A small logo marked “SDS” appears in the lower right corner. Another person in a fur-textured coat walks in the foreground, partially obscuring the sign. Additional people and protest signs are visible in the background on a city sidewalk in downtown Buffalo, New York.
A group of people, including University at Buffalo students, participate in a street protest in downtown Buffalo, New York. One person in the foreground holds a flyer above their head featuring a photo of Eldridge Cleaver and the text “Eldridge Cleaver at U.B.” Another person nearby also holds a copy of the same flyer. Various handwritten protest signs are visible, including one reading “POLITICIANS LIE — G.I.’s DIE!! AGAINST FASCISM” and another partially reading “GET RICH G.I.s DIE!!” The group appears to be moving along a sidewalk in the business district of Buffalo, New York.
U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson speaking at a podium in Niagara Square outside City Hall in downtown Buffalo, New York.
U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson stands at a podium adorned with the seal of the President of the United States, speaking into multiple microphones. The setting includes the large stone columns of the City Hall, Buffalo New York in the background and patriotic bunting draped across the front of the stage. President Johnson wears a suit and glasses. A staff topped with a decorative eagle stands beside the podium, and several people are partially visible in the background.
Former U.S. Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy delivering a 1964 campaign speech in Buffalo, New York for the U.S. senatorial race for New York State.
Former U.S. Attorney General and U.S. senatorial candidate for the State of New York Robert F. Kennedy stands at an angled wooden podium outdoors, addressing a crowd at Squire Hall terrace on the State University of New York at Buffalo South Campus. (Squire Hall was formerly called the Norton Union). The speaker is holding a pen and surrounded by several microphones. People are seated and crouched around the stage, and a person is visible taking a photo with a flash camera. The scene is set against a building with stone and brick walls under a clear sky. A person sits near the base of the podium, adjusting cables or equipment.