Fiorello La Guardia Dies

The transcript covers the significant achievements of Fiorello LaGuardia, a prominent political figure in New York. It highlights his early career, including his military service in World War One, and his groundbreaking victory as the first Republican to win New York's 14th district. LaGuardia's political career is marked by his successful battles against Tammany Hall, leading to a 15-year period of influence in New York politics.

What significant political achievement did Fiorello LaGuardia accomplish in 1915?

• He became the first Republican to win the congressional race from New York's 14th district.

• He was appointed as the governor of New York.

• He became the first Democrat to win New York's 14th district.

• He was elected as the mayor of New York City.

What was Fiorello LaGuardia's stance regarding America's involvement in World War One?

• He supported only diplomatic solutions to avoid the war.

• He opposed America's involvement in the war.

• He advocated for America to arm itself for the inevitable entrance into the war.

• He remained neutral on the issue.

What military rank did Fiorello LaGuardia achieve by the end of World War One?

• Colonel

• Major

• Lieutenant

• Captain

Who was the Tammany Hall candidate that LaGuardia defeated upon re-entering politics?

• John Smith

• Michael Barley

• Robert Johnson

• William Brown

How long did Fiorello LaGuardia continue his successful political battle after defeating Tammany Hall's candidate?

• 10 years

• 5 years

• 15 years

• 20 years