News in Brief: 'Oscar Day' Proclaimed.

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Year Shot: 1960 (Actual Year)

Audio: Yes

Video: B/W

Tape Master: 1668

Original Film: 033-014-04

HD: N/A

Location: New York City, New York

Timecode: 00:36:33 - 00:37:12

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News in Brief: 'Oscar Day' Proclaimed. Mayor Wagner proclaims April 4th, date of the Academy Award ceremonies, as Academy Award Motion Picture Day in New York City. Artist Avram Winfield, meanwhile, is honored for his 1960 competition-winning Academy Award poster. Exterior City Hall. The mayor shows off paper that says "Proclamation" in large letters, rolls it up and hands it to actress Maureen O'Hara. They shake hands. Artist puts finishing touches (or pretends to) on poster that says, "1960 Academy Awards, Monday April 4, NBC TV" with "NBC Radio" smaller underneath.