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Lindsay Wore Out His Shoes At New York City Hall Win
John V Lindsay, 43, won New York City mayor in a hard driving campaign that wore out four pairs of shoes over 473 miles walked. He touted fitness and a purpose to make New York City healthier and safer while facing criticism from opponent Abraham Beame who questioned presidential ambitions.
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New York
John V. Lindsay
Abraham D. Beame
Lindsay
New York City
Barry Goldwater
West 58Th Street
Fifth Avenue
Mary
Washington, D.C
Kathy
Connecticut
William F Buckley Jr
Yale
Buckley
Vassar
Queensborough
St. Paul’s School
Navy
Mediterranean
South Pacific
Manhattan
East Side
Gracie Mansion