Fiorello H. La Guardia

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Civil defense; I Am An American Day parade (New York at War); aluminum plant in New York; trade registration.

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War news, report on electric and illuminated signs in regard to blackout, speed laws, commendation of Dr. Rappleye, tin can drive.

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Civilian Defense preparations; Formation of NYC guard patrol. Final C.D. announcement repeated in Italian, German.

Announcements: Police Commissioner Valentine's Messenger Corps in the Air Raid Warden service. Boys ...

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Mayor la Guardia speaks about the prospects for Italian and German immigrants after the declaration of war with the United States from Italy and Germany.

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Mayor Fiorello La Guardia announces to the people of New York his acceptance of the position of Federal Director of the Office of Civilian Defense.
La Guardia discusses the need for his new position and the reasons he has been tasked with occupying it, including his role as president ...

In this New Year's Day speech, Mayor F. H. La Guardia recalls how wonderful the New Year's Eve celebration was and says how grateful we are for peace and democracy. He reminds WNYC listeners that we also need to be mindful of those who are not as fortunate and that ...

Mayor Fiorello La Guardia waxes patriotic on this Independence Day address to the citizens of New York. He stresses the importance of American ideals and institutions while addressing the expanding world war and emphasizing the necessity of strengthening the military.

La Guardia harkens back to two eras ...

This recording celebrates the first transatlantic flights out of the recently dedicated New York Municipal Airport–LaGuardia Field (LaGuardia Airport)

The first program, captured only in part, includes the ceremony for Pan American World Airways' inaugural flight out of La Guardia Airport to Lisbon, Portugal. It is Emceed ...

Fiorello H. La Guardia talks to the people. Fiorello La Guardia speaks from the Budget Director's office and attacks the dairies of New York City for promoting more expensive Grade A milk. He subtitles his talk, "More monkey business in the plugging of Grade A milk."

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Social Hygiene and the Taxpayer's Dollars. Produced by the Chicago Industrial Health Association.

In this broadcast, Mayor Fiorello La Guardia awards prizes for a poster making contest highlighting the dangers and ignorance surrounding syphilis, gonorrhea, and tuberculosis, and the importance of personal health.

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