R is for Rockefeller: How Philadelphia Lost the Campaign to Host the United Nations
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At the end of World War II, Philadelphia was the third largest city in the U.S. It was also an important transportation and media Hub. Coupled with Philadelphia’s unique role in the development of the United States, it seemed that the City of Brotherly Love was the best place to host the United Nations. While the Philadelphia establishment included many wealthy and sophisticated people, it had never had to compete with the political clout and seemingly endless financial resources of the Rockefeller Family.
On Friday, September 6th at 11:00 A.M., Dr. Charlene Mires, Emerita Professor of History at Rutgers University, explains how Philadelphia’s grand plan to rebrand itself for the 20th century was ruined by John D. Rockefeller, Jr and his son, Nelson.
This program is free, but advance registration is required. To register, please contact Dick Levinson at: levinsonr@freelibrary.org
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Parkway Central Library
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Philadelphia, PA 19103
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