Biography: Fiorello H. Laguardia
Biography: Fiorello H. Laguardia
New York City Mayor Fiorello H. LaGuardia standing at podium among a crowd of Caucasian adults. LaGuardia uses a knife to lead singer Kate Smith in song. Kate Smith feeds Mayor LaGuardia a piece of cake.
Biography: Fiorello H. Laguardia
New York City Mayor Fiorello H. LaGuardia seated at desk, delivering a radio address; WJZ microphone. LaGuardia discusses the importance of democracy and keeping the people informed; uses a casual tone that speaks to the middle or working class voter.
Biography: Fiorello H. Laguardia
New York City Mayor Fiorello H. LaGuardia disembarking from the steps of a plane; young adult Caucasian male flight crew stands by. LaGuardia speaking at podium. LaGuardia speaking.
Biography: Fiorello H. Laguardia
Busy New York City street with heavy pedestrian traffic, early Ford Model T automobile, and horse-drawn street car. High-angle New York City street scene with pedestrians and cable car. Adult Caucasian immigrants walking in a street market. Economically poor Caucasian immigrant boy picks food out of a trash can and eats it. VS elderly bearded Caucasian male immigrants on streets.
Biography: Fiorello H. Laguardia
Young Fiorello H. LaGuardia working at a desk. LaGuardia posing for camera and talking.
Biography: Fiorello H. Laguardia - "U.S. Enters WWI"
Large crowd of Caucasian Americans, doffing hats and waving U.S. Flags, celebrating entry into World War I. U.S. Army soldiers (doughboys) boarding a ship. U.S. Army soldiers possibly disembarking for Europe on a commercial ship outfitted with a deck gun.
Biography: Fiorello H. Laguardia - "U.S. Army Air Service, WWI"
Airfield, U.S. Army Air Service airmen starting and pushing biplanes on ground. Young adult Caucasian male U.S. Army Air Service airmen congregating on airfield, biplanes in BG. Major Fiorello H. LaGuardia wearing U.S. Army Air Service uniform.
Biography: Fiorello H. Laguardia - "A.E.F Homecoming WWI"
Armistice celebrations in New York City, end of World War I. Crowd of adult Caucasians celebrating, men holding U.S. flags and newspapers with “Germany Surrenders” headline. Ticker-tape parade on Wall Street for General J. Pershing, (not featured) and returning U.S. Army 1st Division (American Expeditionary Force). Crowd watching soldiers marching down street.
Biography: Fiorello H. Laguardia - "Jazz Age/Roaring Twenties"
POV traveling down Broadway at night, street traffic and marquees. African-American male jazz band playing in a nightclub. Flappers dancing with adult Caucasian man wearing tuxedo and top hat. Young adult Caucasian woman smiling and drinking. Adult male Caucasian bartenders making martinis for Caucasian male and female patrons. Costumed flappers dancing in a nightclub show. Hand of Caucasian adult male rubbing champagne bottle in an ice bucket, opening champagne bottle. Fly eye camera filter, adult Caucasian woman drinking a martini. Jazz band performing.
Biography: Fiorello H. Laguardia
Fiorello H. LaGuardia speaking. LaGuardia posing in Washington D.C. with unidentified adult Caucasian man outdoors. LaGuardia speaking outdoors.
Biography: Fiorello H. Laguardia
Mayor of New York City Jimmy Walker being sworn into office. Walker shaking hands with unidentified adult Caucasian man and woman, U.S. flags draped in BG. Walker wearing a suit and top hat, standing outside building.
Biography: Fiorello H. Laguardia - "Stock Market Crash and Great Depression in NYC"
Wall Street (and William Street) street sign. Crowded, bustling New York City street. Newspaper: “Stocks Crash.” VS chaotic New York Stock Exchange floor during the market crash. Middle-aged adult Caucasian man running a small impromptu fruit stand on the street ("apple seller"). Adult Caucasian man slumped over on a park bench. Unemployed adult Caucasian men in line at soup kitchen. Homeless adult Caucasian men building shacks.
Biography: Fiorello H. Laguardia
New York Judge Samuel Seabury sitting at desk, posing for the camera. Automobile carrying New York City Mayor Jimmy Walker pulling up to curb. Walker exiting car with police escort, surrounded by crowd and press. Inside crowded court room for Hofstadter Committee hearings on political corruption. Walker descending steps of court house with a police escort, Walker stops to make a statement to the press. Walker making press appearances. Disgraced former Mayor Walker on a ship bound for Europe after his resignation. Judge Samuel Seabury walking with entourage among a crowd of onlookers.
Biography: Fiorello H. Laguardia
Fiorello H. LaGuardia announcing his candidacy for Mayor of New York City. LaGuardia speaks out against the Tammany Hall political machine, mentions the Seabury Investigation and its findings of political corruption. LaGuardia stresses the upcoming elections are a fight against a corrupt political machine. LaGuardia standing atop a platform delivering a campaign speech. Crowd of predominately Caucasian adult men listening to LaGuardia speak. Adult Caucasian man wearing suit and hat and coat, says he will vote for LaGuardia because he will reduce taxes for better business. Adult Caucasian woman says she will vote for LaGuardia because he’s fearless, independent, and will help the unemployment situation in New York. “Voting Booth” sign. VS adult Caucasian men in line for voting booth, voter placing his ballot in box. Large crowd gathered in Times Square at night. Adult Caucasian male police officer on horseback trying to control crowd. Caucasian boys climbing a light post among crowd gathered in Times Square at night. The Motograph “Zipper” on the One Times Square building announcing LaGuardia’s election as Mayor. Crowd Celebrating in Times Square at night.
Biography: Fiorello H. Laguardia
New York City Mayor Fiorello H. LaGuardia being sworn into office. LaGuardia shaking hands with New York Judge Samuel Seabury, who proclaims, “Now we have a mayor in New York City.”
Biography: Fiorello H. Laguardia
New York City Mayor Fiorello H. LaGuardia ascending steps to City Hall. LaGuardia in office talking to adult male Caucasian journalists taking notes. LaGuardia using typewriter at desk. LaGuardia walking through crowd of predominately adult male Caucasian onlookers. LaGuardia throwing out first pitch from stands at baseball game. LaGuardia posing with an adult Caucasian man and women, sweeping sidewalk with large push broom. LaGuardia signing autograph for a Caucasian boy. LaGuardia shaking hands with elderly adult Caucasian man at public event. LaGuardia conducting an outdoor concert. LaGuardia holding a knife and eating cake with his hands at public event. LaGuardia dancing with adult Caucasian woman outside. LaGuardia demonstrating a toy to African-American children in toy shop. LaGuardia wearing a hard hat, posing with adult Caucasian men and woman. LaGuardia throwing out the first pitch from the stands at baseball game.
Biography: Fiorello H. Laguardia
VS fire truck driving along New York City streets. Building fire, fire hoses spraying. Adult Caucasian fireman talking to Mayor Fiorello H. LaGuardia. Adult Caucasian news cameraman filming (spring-wound camera). Mayor LaGuardia observing the New York City Fire Department putting out fire. Fire hoses spraying a building fire. NYPD police officers walking street. Mayor LaGuardia smashing a sign with a sledgehammer while accompanying the New York Police Department on a raid. Mayor LaGuardia throwing confiscated guns from a barge into river. Mayor LaGuardia speaking from barge full of confiscated slot machines and guns, holding two revolvers; LaGuardia speaks out against crooks, gangsters, and racketeers (organized crime). Mayor LaGuardia smashing a pile of slot machines with sledgehammer, proclaims “gamblers, tinhorns, racketeers, gangsters have got to keep out of New York City.” Mayor LaGuardia and group of adult Caucasian men throwing slot machines from barge into river.
Biography: Fiorello H. Laguardia
Adult Caucasian male and female office staff of New York City Mayor Fiorello H. LaGuardia working, going through paperwork and answering phones. LaGuardia signing papers at desk with two adult Caucasian men, one telling him how “jip coal companies” are scamming consumers. LaGuardia exiting building with wife Marie Fisher LaGuardia. LaGuardia entering a car.
Biography: Fiorello H. Laguardia
Mayor of New York City Fiorello H. LaGuardia giving a speech, discusses the proven success and desirability of his non-partisan/non-political municipal government over his four years in office.
Biography: Fiorello H. Laguardia
Wrecking ball crane demolishing slums in New York City. Housing project construction site. New York City Mayor Fiorello H. LaGuardia operating a cable power shovel. Power shovel dumping a load of dirt. Caucasian boys and girls on playground. Construction of Queensbridge housing project, Queensboro Bridge in BG. Sign for Queens Midtown Tunnel. LaGuardia flipping a transformer switch at opening ceremony for Queensbridge housing project. Queensbridge housing project sign. LaGuardia spreading cement with spade at opening ceremony for Queensbridge housing project. LaGuardia delivering speech, speaking out against critics of project. Three adult Caucasian male construction workers watching LaGuardia speaking.
Biography: Fiorello H. Laguardia
Mayor of New York City Fiorello H. LaGuardia speaking with unidentified adult Caucasian businessmen or politicians. LaGuardia walking from airplane, accompanied by man and police officer, crowd in BG. Crowd gathered at New York Municipal Airport (now LaGuardia Airport) on opening day.
Biography: Fiorello H. Laguardia - "Ant-Nazi Demonstrations"
Mayor of New York City Fiorello LaGuardia reading a letter at desk. Anti-Nazi demonstrations in New York City. Adult Caucasian men and women carrying a sign: “American Council to Combat Nazi Invasion.” Protesters, some carrying signs calling for a stop to Hitler. Mayor LaGuardia delivering a speech from podium.
Biography: Fiorello H. Laguardia - "1939 World's Fair"
Aerial of the 1939 New York World’s Fair featuring the Trylon and Perisphere. Crowd gathered outside the Hall of Nations. New York City Mayor Fiorello H. LaGuardia cutting a ribbon at the 1939 New York World’s Fair. Mayor LaGuardia, wearing a top hat, leading a parade at the 1939 New York World’s Fair.
Biography: Fiorello H. Laguardia - "WWII U.S. Homefront"
Mayor of New York City Fiorello H. LaGuardia in Washington D.C. after being appointed Director of the Office of Civilian Defense by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. LaGuardia sitting in convertible with FDR. LaGuardia disembarking from airplane. LaGuardia surrounded by group of Caucasian adult men. LaGuardia delivering radio address after U.S. entry into World War II, preparing civilians for the roles they will have to take in a state of total war. Adult Caucasian men and woman participating in air raid drill in hospital hallway. Three adult Caucasian women wearing Red Cross uniforms, closing Red Cross trailer on street. Adult Caucasian male painters blacking out windows. Adult Caucasian man pulling large blackout curtain across window of restaurant, diners eating. Adult Caucasian man pulling blackout curtain over kitchen window, wife and son eating at table. Caucasian men, women, and children during air raid drills at night; people disembarking from bus to designated air raid safety locations. Adult Caucasian man exiting taxi during air raid drill. Marquee and street light turning off. City blacking out at night during air raid drill. LaGuardia delivering radio address, tells Americans that sacrifices will have to be made, but proclaims “we are going to win this war.”
Biography: Fiorello H. Laguardia
Fiorello H. LaGuardia touring as Director of the Office of Civilian Defense during World War II. LaGuardia stepping off train, greeted by group of adult Caucasian men. LaGuardia walking with entourage on train platform. LaGuardia sitting at desk across from adult Caucasian female secretary, adult Caucasian male journalists taking notes in BG. LaGuardia attempting to enlist in armed services. LaGuardia writing in a ledger with pen. LaGuardia standing outside with Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson, greeted by adult Caucasian man in military uniform. Press photographers taking pictures. LaGuardia sitting next to unidentified adult Caucasian man. LaGuardia handing out pamphlets on the street. LaGuardia delivering speech from podium. Crowd gathered in outdoor stadium.
Biography: Fiorello H. Laguardia - "Red Cross Benefit, WWII"
Italian-American Labor Council Concert for the benefit of the American Red Cross at Madison Square Garden during World War II. Orchestral band performing on stage. New York City Mayor Fiorello H. LaGuardia conducting orchestra of police officers. Crowd cheering inside Madison Square Garden.
Biography: Fiorello H. Laguardia - "Abbott & Costello"
Comedy duo Bud Abbott and Lou Costello ascending steps of New York City Hall. Abbott and Costello act out skit in which they pretend to be looking for Mayor Fiorello H. LaGuardia. LaGuardia joins Abbott and Costello on City Hall steps. LaGuardia congratulates Abbott and Costello on their recent tour of the U.S. selling War Bonds. LaGuardia enters city hall with Abbott and Costello, Costello performs a gag and trips on stairs, crowd laughs.
Biography: Fiorello H. Laguardia - "Charles de Gaulle"
Mayor of New York City Fiorello H. LaGuardia riding in open motorcade with French General Charles de Gaulle, who waves to crowd lining street. Crowd gathered in folding chairs outside. Charles de Gaulle and LaGuardia on stage with U.S. military personnel, de Gaulle presents LaGuardia with the Grand Croix of the Legion of Honour.
Biography: Fiorello H. Laguardia - "NYC Newspaper Strike"
New York City Mayor Fiorello H. LaGuardia delivering radio address. Caucasian families gathered around home radios. Mayor LaGuardia reading Dick Tracy comic strip over the radio during the 1945 newspaper strike. Caucasian families gathered around radios. Teenage Caucasian male wearing a robe and drinking from glass while listening to radio. Caucasian girl listening to radio. Adult Caucasian woman applying makeup in mirror while listing to radio. Caucasian boy listening to radio.
Biography: Fiorello H. Laguardia
New York City Mayor Fiorello H. LaGuardia walking with entourage and police escort, flanked by crowd. LaGuardia speaking, three adult Caucasian men in BG. LaGuardia entering a car, adult Caucasian male NYPD police officer in BG. LaGuardia returning to his English Tudor-styled mansion in Riverdale.
Biography: Fiorello H. Laguardia
Mayor of New York City Fiorello H. LaGuardia entering family room of his house, throwing fedora off-screen while greeting family, fire in fireplace in BG. LaGuardia sitting on couch with wife Marie Fisher LaGuardia and two adopted children, Eric Henry LaGuardia and Jean Marie LaGuardia.
Biography: Fiorello H. Laguardia
Fiorello H. LaGuardia welcoming his successor, Mayor of New York City William O’Dwyer to office. LaGuardia and O’Dwyer shaking hands, posing for cameras. O’Dwyer taking seat at mayor’s desk. LaGuardia sitting at mayor’s desk for last time, gathering papers; rubs his face as though tired. Hand grabs fedora off window sill. LaGuardia descending steps of City Hall with wife Marie Fisher LaGuardia, stops to shake hand of adult Caucasian male NYPD police officer. LaGuardia waving goodbye to City Hall.
Biography: Fiorello H. Laguardia - "Funeral & Mourners"
Funeral of former Mayor of New York City Fiorello H. LaGuardia, held at Cathedral of St. John the Divine. Large crowd of mourners lined around cathedral to pay respects. Line of adult Caucasian mourners passing by LaGuardia’s body lying in state.