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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 ...
Apr 26, 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.
Sep 18, 2020 · Fiorello La Guardia was a 35-year-old freshman congressman when the United States went to war in 1917. He had already earned a reputation as a shrewd and ambitious politician with a strong sense of social justice, a fighter against corruption, a defender of the poor and the underdog.
The diminutive mayor (he stood five foot two inches tall, and was often known as the “Little Flower” which is what his first name translates to in Italian) made an indelible mark on city, state, national and international politics. Fiorello La Guardia was born on December 11, 1882 in New York City.
Feb 23, 2024 · Fiorello La Guardia 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 (his mother was also Jewish ), who rose in society through sheer will and chutzpah.
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.
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.
