Fiorello H. La Guardia

Fiorello H. La Guardia appears in the following:

October 2, 1945

Tuesday, October 02, 1945

Mayor La Guardia in Italian about the war and Mussolini.

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September 30, 1945

Sunday, September 30, 1945

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Visits from Marshal Zhukov, admiral Nimitz, Pres., of Chile (dedication of Avenue of the Americas), Pres. Truman.-World Peace Day-Navy Day ceremonies.-CPA ...

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September 23, 1945

Sunday, September 23, 1945

Beethoven's 9th Symphony is both a tonic and a stimulant!

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September 16, 1945

Sunday, September 16, 1945

The demand for heavy cream went beyond all expectations! Please be reasonable!

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September 9, 1945

Sunday, September 09, 1945

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Jewish New Year's greeting. Opening of the school year. Appeal to parents of school children urging them to persuade children to complete their eduction. Appeal to the child to finish his ...

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Speech on Unions, Employment, and the Motion Picture "The True Glory"

Monday, September 03, 1945

La Guardia stresses the importance of binding agreements for the good of both labor and employers. He notes that labor leaders disavow strikes, slowdowns, and other measures as evidence that those practices are not good labor practices. Labor leaders' job requires them to carry out these binding agreements.
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September 2, 1945

Sunday, September 02, 1945

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Signing of the Japanese surrender. Tribute to American labor. Responsibilities of labor in reconversion. Terms of agreement are binding on both employer and employees. Labor and racketeers. Recommendation for merging of ...

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Charles de Gaulle City Hall Reception

Monday, August 27, 1945

Medals are being pinned on chests left and right.

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August 26, 1945

Sunday, August 26, 1945

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From card catalog: Need to resume hard work for reconversion. NYC's post-war program of construction and improvement. The garment industry. Food situation and continuation of meatless Tuesdays and Fridays. Tipping racket ...

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August 19, 1945

Sunday, August 19, 1945

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Production of consumer goods alone is not the means to national full employment. Appeal to bond holders not to cash in ...

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August 12, 1945

Sunday, August 12, 1945

The intricacies of the atom bomb explained in layman's terms for WNYC listeners.

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August 5, 1945

Sunday, August 05, 1945

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30th anniversary of the Army Air Force. Sugar situation. Problem of tipping. Establishment of joint procurement department for the Army and Navy on ...

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July 29, 1945

Sunday, July 29, 1945

Condolences to the families of those killed when Air Force plane hits Empire State Building in the fog.

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July 22, 1945

Sunday, July 22, 1945

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Speech by President Truman in Berlin. Meat situation. Butter. Slow down on buying green beans. Food items worth buying. Vegetable and produce dealers with closed stores because of disagreement with OPA. ...

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July 15, 1945

Sunday, July 15, 1945

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Implications of Bastille Day; salute to France; compares New York and Paris; Potsdam Conference; political tyranny; Yugoslavia and Tito will solve Balkan situation; accepts Italy as UN country; reviews US success ...

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July 8, 1945

Sunday, July 08, 1945

July 8, 1945 Talk to the People. 1,309th day of the war. Greets audience, "Patience and fortitude." Talks about Major General Terry Allen who returned the other day. Welcomes troop...

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June 24, 1945

Sunday, June 24, 1945

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Audio courtesy of the NYC Municipal Archives WNYC Collection


WNYC archives id: 72855

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Eisenhower Waldorf Astoria Reception

Tuesday, June 19, 1945

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Irving Lehman, Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals of New York presents a speech to honor General Dwight D. Eisenhower upon the end of the conflict in Germany and his ...

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Eisenhower Day Ceremonies

Tuesday, June 19, 1945

A triumphant return to New York City.

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June 17, 1945

Sunday, June 17, 1945

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Audio courtesy of the NYC Municipal Archives WNYC Collection


WNYC archives id: 72854
Municipal archives id: LT2537

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