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Fiorello Henry La Guardia ( / fiːəˈrɛloʊ ləˈɡwɑːrdiə /; born Fiorello Raffaele Enrico La Guardia, [a] Italian pronunciation: [fjoˈrɛllo raf.faˈɛ.le enˈriːko la ˈɡwardja]; December 11, 1882 – September 20, 1947) was an American attorney and politician who represented New York in the House of Representatives and served as the 99th Mayor of New Yor...
Jun 13, 2024 · Fiorello La Guardia (born December 11, 1882, New York, New York, U.S.—died September 20, 1947, New York) was an American politician and lawyer who served three terms (1934–45) as mayor of New York City.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Fiorello La Guardia served as the 99th Mayor of New York City from January 1, 1934, to January 1, 1946. His mayoralty presided over New York City during the Great Depression and World War II. He is considered the builder of modern New York City due to his numerous infrastructure projects.
Sep 18, 2020 · Learn how the future New York mayor became a pioneer of American aviation in Italy during World War I. Read about his flight training, missions, crashes, friendships and achievements in this article by Howard Muson.
- Guy Aceto
FIORELLO H. LA GUARDIA is everywhere known as ‘The Little Flower.’. As a term of affection or of derogation, it does not fit the Mayor of New York. There is nothing flowerlike about him....
- Karl Schriftgiesser
Fiorello H. La Guardia 1882 - 1947 Fiorello H. La Guardia was the first man elected mayor of New York for three consecutive terms in modern times and the first reform mayor ever...
Fiorello Henry La Guardia (sometimes LaGuardia) (pronounced /fiəˈrɛloʊ ləˈɡwɑrdiə/; born Fiorello Enrico La Guardia) was Mayor of New York City for three terms from 1934 to 1945. A member of the Republican Party, La Guardia is acclaimed as one of the greatest mayors in American history. Career
