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Having run for mayor of New York in 1929 and lost, La Guardia ran again in autumn 1933 on a Fusion ticket and was elected. Often called "The Little Flower" (a translation of his first name as well as a reference to his diminutive stature), La Guardia was well known for his charm and charisma. He read the comics to children over the radio during a newspaper-delivery strike; riding in the sidecar of a motorcycle, he went to burning buildings and once helped rescue a fireman from under a fallen beam; he also distributed presents to the sick during the holiday season. For three consecutive terms of office his leadership of New York was bipartisan and honest. The Roosevelt administration worked closely with La Guardia and helped the city develop parks, schools, highways, and an airport (subsequently named after La Guardia). A vigorous supporter of Roosevelt...
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