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La Guardia

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La Guar·di·a  (l gwärd-), Fiorello Henry Known as "the Little Flower." 1882-1947.
American politician who was a U.S. representative from New York (1917-1921 and 1923-1933) and mayor of New York City (1934-1945).


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The plan for the historic, 26-acre campus, completed in 1995, included bringing virtually abandoned spaces back to life through the construction of the West Quad physical education building, additions to several existing buildings, including La Guardia Library, and the removal of structures too costly to repair and maintain, such as the Bedford Avenue pedestrian bridge.
A former policeman, lawyer, and Brooklyn District Attorney, Democrat William O'Dwyer had run strongly against popular incumbent Fiorello La Guardia for mayor of New York City in 1941.
La Guardia and former mayor Ed Koch brought down the house in a cameo appearance as a rival poi.
 
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