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Pictured in front of the full-scale model of Apollo 7 from left-to-right is Conrad Hilton, John Glenn, Dr. Wernher von Braun, and Barron Hilton. This display was located on the lobby of the Waldorf-Astoria hotel. The 19th Congress of the…

This image features comedian Jack Benny (L) and the former New York Yankees Center Fielder Joe DiMaggio (R) at the Marco Polo Club in the Waldorf-Astoria hotel. The woman in this photo is unidentified.

Letter from Allan Hoover, son of President Herbert Hoover, to Frank G. Wangeman, General Manager of the Waldorf=Astoria Hotel. The younger Hoover expresses appreciation on behalf of himself and his brother for the constant friendliness and devoted…

A black and white photograph depicting the Peacock Lounge and Peacock Alley Cafes of the Waldorf Astoria.

Black and white photograph depicting President Herbert Hoover and General Douglas MacArthur at the 1960 National Football Foundation Annual Awards Dinner held in the Grand Ballroom of the Waldorf=Astoria Hotel. President Hoover was the 1960 National…

Black and white photograph depicting President John F. Kennedy delivering his Gold Medal acceptance speech at the National Football Foundation Annual Awards Dinner. National Football Foundation representatives (including Vincent dePaul Draddy and…

A press release dated November 1st, 1966 detailing Benny Goodman's residency at the Empire Room from October 31st to November 26th. Charles Turecamo's Orchestra provide music before and after the shows and other musicians mentioned include Nancy…

Promotional material regarding the Empire Room following the redecoration by Ellen Lehman McCluskey and its relocation across the Foyer to the former site of the Sert Room. Included are details of the new decor and entertainers: Anthony Newley,…