Koch: Battling Washington
Clip: Season 27 Episode 12 | 2m 9s
Mayor Ed Koch goes to Washington in 1978.
Mayor Ed Koch goes to Washington in 1978 to convince Congress that New York City is worth saving.
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Koch: Battling Washington
Clip: Season 27 Episode 12 | 2m 9s
Mayor Ed Koch goes to Washington in 1978 to convince Congress that New York City is worth saving.
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