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Also Known As Fiorello H. La Guardia • Fiorello Henry La Guardia
Born December 11, 1882 • New York City • New York
Died September 20, 1947 (aged 64) • New York
Title / Office mayor (1934-1945), New York City
Political Affiliation Republican Party
Role In Harlem race riot of 1935 • Harlem race riot of 1943

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