We haven’t broken away from music for a while, but what have I told you before? My dad has a record for every occasion.

 

60 years ago yesterday, on October 4, 1965, Pope Paul VI visited the United States for a 14-hour trip that was entirely contained within New York City. The visit marked the first time a pope had visited the U.S. and included addressing the United Nations, meeting with President Lyndon B. Johnson, celebrating Mass at Yankee Stadium, and visiting the New York World’s Fair. 

 

It is estimated that at least 1 million people saw the pope in person, while 100 million watched his visit on television

 

This record commemorates that historic day.

 

So, get ready to hear the voice of a man that met with world leaders looking to find a path to peace among nations in Volume 249: A Pope Visits.

Pope Paul VI – An Historic Occasion: Pope Paul VI Visits New York City October 4, 1965

Label: MGM Records – E-4337-D

Format: Vinyl, LP, Mono

Released: 1966

Genre: Non-Music

Style: Religious, Spoken Word

 

We will hear 5 of the 8 tracks from this album.

 

Leonardo Da Vinci Airport, Rome

 

Kennedy Airport, New York

 

United Nations Address

 

Address To United Nations Staff Workers

 

Kennedy Airport

 

I do not own the rights to this recording. ASCAP, BMI licenses provided by third-party platforms for music that is not under Public Domain.

 

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