New York City political figure; city comptroller (1961-1965); Democratic candidate for mayor (1965); Mayor (1974-1978).
Oral History Interview (1978): Beame completed one interview for the Robert F. Kennedy Oral History Program on 6/27/1978 where he discusses his unsuccessful 1965 mayoral bid and the help he received from Robert F. Kennedy (RFK), RFK’s presidential race, and the difficulties that arise when one politician campaigns for another, among other issues.