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Limousines in Old Times Square
31:16 - 36:05 (04:49)
The speaker talks about the old limousines used in Times Square, where the back seat could be raised and lowered for a better view. It reminds the speaker of the gritty, crime-filled New York of the past.
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The evolution of presidential limousines began in 1939 with the creation of the Sunshine Special, an armored car built for President Roosevelt.
31:16 - 32:33 (01:17)
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The evolution of presidential limousines began in 1939 with the creation of the Sunshine Special, an armored car built for President Roosevelt. The 1950 Lincoln Cosmopolitan is also a notable addition in the history of presidential vehicles.
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EpisodeSelects: How Limousines Work
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A discussion on the evolution of presidential limousines and their unique features, including the iconic car John F. Kennedy was in when he was assassinated.
32:33 - 34:46 (02:13)
Summary
A discussion on the evolution of presidential limousines and their unique features, including the iconic car John F. Kennedy was in when he was assassinated.
ChapterLimousines in Old Times Square
EpisodeSelects: How Limousines Work
PodcastStuff You Should Know
New Yorkers reminisce about the old Times Square, when it was less corporate and more rundown, with peep shows and adult theaters.
34:46 - 35:31 (00:44)
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New Yorkers reminisce about the old Times Square, when it was less corporate and more rundown, with peep shows and adult theaters. Some are nostalgic for the grittiness of the past, while others are happy to see it transformed into a safer, more tourist-friendly destination.
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EpisodeSelects: How Limousines Work
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The 1983 Cadillac Fleetwood was used in the 1993 movie "In the Line of Fire" starring Clint Eastwood, where he played a former secret service agent haunted by not being able to save JFK from assassination.
35:31 - 36:05 (00:34)
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The 1983 Cadillac Fleetwood was used in the 1993 movie "In the Line of Fire" starring Clint Eastwood, where he played a former secret service agent haunted by not being able to save JFK from assassination.