Vice Presidential Visits to Freeport
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Nelson A. Rockefeller came to Freeport on October 8, 1960. During a 12-hour visit to Long Island, Governor Rockefeller stopped in Freeport to dedicate a project that would eliminate the LIRR grade crossings in the Village.
Rockefeller became Vice President of the United States in 1974.
Source:Murphy, John F. "Rockefeller Goes Stumping on L.I.: In 12 Hours He Dedicates Projects and Runs Train -- Fits in Politicking, Too." New York Times 9 October. 1960, 70
John Vliet LindsayIn 1972, Mayor Lindsay visited Firemen’s Field in Freeport. That same year he entered the presidential primaries in Florida and Wisconsin. After losing both, Lindsay served out his second term as Mayor and returned to private life in 1973.
Source: Long Island Graphic. 30 March 1972
Al Gore
Al Gore made a campaign appearance in Freeport on October 17, 1994. Accompanied by Governor Mario Cuomo, Gore visited Frisby Airborne Hydraulics located on South Main Street.
Source:
Firestone, David. “Cuomo, for One, Seeks to Hitch His Star to Clinton’s.” New York Times 18 October 1994: B4
