Fiorello H. La Guardia

Fiorello H. La Guardia appears in the following:

Forget Freebies: Fiorello Forks Over $15 for First Fair Ticket

Monday, February 23, 2015

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76 years ago today, a resolute Mayor La Guardia spoke against the practice of free passes to city events.
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A New Year's Message from Mayor La Guardia in 1945

Saturday, December 31, 2011

"It is a year [1945] that will try men's souls - not only the men who are fighting, but those who are at home and do not have the privilege of fighting."
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WNYC-FM 60th Anniversary Special

Tuesday, April 08, 2003

A celebration of the 60th Anniversary of WNYC-FM. WNYC-FM went into full service on March 13, 1943.

Track 1: Introduction

Track 2: Excerpts from shows throughout the years. 1979 pianist Pauls Jacobs talks with Aaron Copland. 1948 jazz legend Thelonious Monk. 1949 Folksong Festival, ...

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August 19th, 2001

Sunday, August 19, 2001

New York in summer: Noisy

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WNYC 30th Anniversary Special

Thursday, July 08, 1954

This episode is from the WNYC archives. It may contain language which is no longer politically or socially appropriate.

Excerpts illustrating WNYC's 30-year-old legacy on the air. An announcer introduces each clip and provides context.


Clip list:
Mayor La Guardia speaking at an unnamed ...

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Cavalcade of WNYC

Thursday, July 08, 1948

A recreation of WNYC's first broadcast at the launch of the station's 25th year on the air.

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La Guardia, Fiorello H -Talk to the People (last broadcast)

Sunday, December 30, 1945

La Guardia's farewell broadcast.

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December 23, 1945

Sunday, December 23, 1945

La Guardia urges all to continue to pray for peace.

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December 16, 1945

Sunday, December 16, 1945

United Nations will be in NYC!

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December 9, 1945

Sunday, December 09, 1945

Don't buy butter! Buy oleomargerine!

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Rededication of Brooklyn Bridge

Sunday, December 02, 1945

Celebrating the nexus between Manhattan and Brooklyn.

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December 2, 1945

Sunday, December 02, 1945

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Description from the Municipal Archives card catalog:

Re-dedication ceremony for the Brooklyn Bridge. Food situation. UN and its capito [sic]. Situation in Europe. Parcel Food service shippers. Best ...

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November 25, 1945

Sunday, November 25, 1945

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Description from the Municipal Archives card catalog:

Defense bonds. Termination of rationing. Ceiling prices still remain. Inflation and its dangers. Rent control. Building situation. Survey of 2 and ...

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November 18, 1945

Sunday, November 18, 1945

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Description from the Municipal Archives card catalog:

Defense bonds. Milk situation. A labor plan for our country. Management-labor conference in Washington. Jurisdictional disputes. Strike at Pier 13. Labor ...

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November 11, 1945

Sunday, November 11, 1945

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The WNYC announcer introduces Mayor La Guardia on "this 89th day of a new world."

"Peace and Democracy." Discusses a free press and a truthful press. He singles ...

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Air Marshal Tedder's Reception

Saturday, November 10, 1945

The British Air Marshall gets a picnic box lunch and says he's optimistic about a future peace.

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October 28, 1945

Sunday, October 28, 1945

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Description from the Municipal Archives card catalog:

Peace and the power to enforce it. Navy Day celebration. Enthusiastic reception given Truman by the people of NYC. An interpretation ...

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October 21, 1945

Sunday, October 21, 1945

A traffic plan for Manhattan and more!

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Mayor La Guardia - Address to Longshoremen

Friday, October 12, 1945

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From card catalog: Address to the Longshoremen of N.Y.C. on the pending labor dispute.

Begins with a nice intro song: "Whistle While You Work." Shipping is the most ...

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October 7, 1945

Sunday, October 07, 1945

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Description from the Municipal Archives card catalog:

God and country; peace and brotherly love. 300th anniversary of charter of Flushing, L.I. John Baum, champion of religious freedom. Quakers.


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