| Edition |
First edition. |
| Description |
xiii, 530 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Contents |
Preface -- Introduction : that's when I got sore -- Part I : 1882-1914 Early years -- I loathe the professional politician ; I want to be somebody and do something really worthwhile ; Interlude : portrait of a corrupt metropolis ; More I got to know about lawyers and their ethics, the less respect I had for them -- Part II : 1912-1921 Congressman and warrior -- I joined the Republican party because I could not stomach Tammany Hall -- You just can't control him ; Don't blame me if you don't like the way I vote ; I can't take the buzzard off, but I can fly the son of a gun! ; When I make a mistake, it's a beaut ; I can outdemagogue the best of demagogues -- Part III : 1922-1933 Return to Congress, champion of the people -- I would rather be right than regular ; I am doomed to live in a hopeless minority for most of my legislative days ; Asbestos will not hold the statements I shall make on the floor of the House! ; I would hang a banker who stole from the people ; Capitalist, if he does not invest his money, cannot eat it -- Part IV : 1934-1943 Great mayor -- They didn't elect me for my looks ; I'm the majority of this administration! ; Only ultimate cure for them is dynamite ; I call a bluff every time I see one! ; I don't want any lawyer sitting around to decide what's in the city's best interest! ; This is your friend La Guardia speaking -- Part V : 1943-1947 Last years -- You can't stay in office indefinitely. |
| Note |
"Truman Talley books." |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 491-495) and index. |
| Subject |
La Guardia, Fiorello H. (Fiorello Henry), 1882-1947.
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Legislators -- United States -- Biography.
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Mayors -- New York (State) -- New York -- Biography.
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New York (N.Y.) -- Politics and government -- 1898-1951.
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United States. Congress. House -- Biography.
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| ISBN |
0312287372 |
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