Press Conference with George Willig and Mayor Abe Beame [Archival Audio]
Title
Press Conference with George Willig and Mayor Abe Beame [Archival Audio]
Description
In this press conference, rock climber George Willig discusses his amazing climb to the top of the south tower in 1977. Mayor Abe Beame jokes about the city's handling of the situation.
Sonic memorial comments
other Willig in database
Sonic memorial contact
We got this from Ben Shapiro. Old NPR or WNYC? We love this one. Ask Sue if we should risk asking for permission. 1/15/03
Sonic memorial creation date
1983-01-01
Sonic memorial duration
00:00:00
Sonic memorial is browsable
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Sonic memorial keyword
Daredevils
Sonic memorial name
archival from Ben Shapiro
Sonic memorial permission
unknown
Sonic memorial source ref name
SMS312
Sonic memorial source type
archival
Sonic memorial status
unknown
Source
digitally recorded
Media Type
audio
Collection
Citation
“Press Conference with George Willig and Mayor Abe Beame [Archival Audio],” September 11 Digital Archive, accessed October 1, 2026, https://911.dev.chnm.gmu.edu/items/95432/.