How Mayor Fiorello La Guardia made New York the greatest city in the world
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Key Points:
- Fiorello La Guardia, former three-term Mayor of New York City, is credited with much of the city's modern rise, including major infrastructure projects like bridges, tunnels, schools, and hospitals during the Great Depression.
- Known for his brash personality and media savvy, La Guardia used publicity effectively to connect with citizens and combat organized crime, becoming a beloved and influential figure.
- La Guardia, a "one-man melting pot" with Italian and Jewish heritage, championed immigrants and the working class, partnering with Robert Moses and President Franklin D. Roosevelt to implement progressive public works and social programs.
- He played a key role in redefining government responsibility for public welfare, including pioneering public housing and emphasizing the city's obligation to support its
