Mayor deLesseps Story Morrison wins La Guardia Award in 1953

In New York, Mayor DeLessips Morrison of New Orleans receives the LaGuardia Award for civic achievement. Mrs. Marie LaGuardia presents the award, and Mayor Morrison expresses his gratitude, emphasizing the collective efforts of New Orleans citizens in achieving better governance. He acknowledges the role of the LaGuardia Memorial Association in promoting municipal government and concludes with a tribute to Fiorella H. LaGuardia's legacy.

Who presented the LaGuardia Award to Mayor DeLessips Morrison?

• Fiorella H. LaGuardia

• Mrs. Marie LaGuardia

• The citizens of New Orleans

• The New York City Council

What does Mayor Morrison attribute the success of New Orleans' governance to?

• The efforts of the city's citizens

• His leadership skills

• The support from the federal government

• The city's economic growth

How does Mayor Morrison describe his role in the city's progress?

• As the main decision-maker

• As a team member, like a quarterback

• As the sole leader

• As an advisor

Who is Fiorella H. LaGuardia described as in the speech?

• A former mayor of New Orleans

• A beacon light for municipal government

• A leader in the federal government

• A famous American author

What is considered the cornerstone of any democratic system according to the speech?

• Economic prosperity

• International relations

• Local self-government

• Federal oversight