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Fiorello La Guardia

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Portrait of Fiorello La Guardia, a former mayor of New York City, taken in 1918.

Fiorello La Guardia

Fiorello La Guardia was a friendly and energetic leader who helped make New York City a better place. He was born in Greenwich Village, New York City, to a family of Italian immigrants. His parents moved around a lot, living in places like the Dakota Territory and the Arizona Territory.

La Guardia became the mayor of New York City from 1934 to 1946. During his time as mayor, he worked hard to help people, especially during tough times like the Great Depression. He helped build parks, playgrounds, and airports. He also made sure people had safe places to live.

La Guardia loved music and helped start a special school for arts called Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts. Today, many places are named after him, like LaGuardia Airport. He is remembered for being fair and working with people from all different backgrounds to make New York City a wonderful place to live.

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Portrait of Fiorello La Guardia, the Mayor of New York City, taken between 1934 and 1945.
Portrait of Fiorello LaGuardia, an American politician, from the early 20th century.
Fiorello LaGuardia, the mayor of New York City, speaking on radio about important health topics like safe milk in 1940.
Mayor Fiorello La Guardia visits Senator George W. Norris in Washington, D.C., on December 30, 1938.
Fiorello La Guardia with his family in the 1890s at Fort Whipple.
A young Fiorello La Guardia at age 13, showing his early years before becoming a famous public figure.
Fiorello La Guardia, an American politician, in his pilot uniform.
Historical campaign poster from 1937 featuring Fiorello LaGuardia and Baruch Charney Vladeck.
Portrait of Fiorello La Guardia with his wife Thea Almerigotti, taken before 1921.
A 1964 U.S. postage stamp honoring Fiorello LaGuardia, the 99th Mayor of New York City.
Portrait of New York City Mayor Fiorello La Guardia by the New York Times Studios

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