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Fiorello Henry La Guardia (/ f iː ə ˈ r ɛ l oʊ l ə ˈ ɡ w ɑːr d i ə /; born Fiorello Raffaele Enrico La Guardia, 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 York City from 1934 ...
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.
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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
Fiorello LaGuardia was one of the twentieth century’s most colorful politicians―on the New York and national stage. He was also quintessentially American: the son of Italian immigrants, who rose in society through sheer will and chutzpah.
It's time to bring back La Guardia, argues historian and journalist Terry Golway, to remind us all what an effective municipal officer (as he preferred to call himself) can achieve....Golway examines La Guardia's extraordinary career through four essential qualities: As a patriot, a dissenter, a leader, and a statesman.
5 days ago · Art Deco–styled rotunda featuring historical photos and a granite bust of Mayor Fiorello La Guardia Photo: Patrick Handrigan | Wikimedia Commons The main building's interior and exterior were declared New York City Landmarks in 1980, and the Marine Air Terminal was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.
Jun 14, 2024 · The Sound of Music and Fiorello! (1960). The Sound of Music is far more famous today, but Fiorello! , about Fiorello La Guardia, mayor of New York City from 1934-46, won a Pulitzer Prize for Drama.
