War Chaplain's Memory Enshrined in Time Square

Clip: 346178_1_1

Year Shot: 1937 (Actual Year)

Audio: No

Video: B/W

Tape Master: 1520

Original Film: 009-559-04

HD: N/A

Location: NEW YORK CITY

Timecode: 00:43:04 - 00:43:38

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Jumpy, shaky a little blurry in imagery and contrast A beautiful memorial is unveiled in memory of Father Francis P. Duffy, war-time chaplain of the city's 'Fighting Sixty-Ninth', and a friend to thousands in the big town. The bronze figure of the priest looks down on the throbbing crossroads of Times Square. Military parade.