Fox Movietone News Collection. 1957 - 1963. Movietone News Films. 1934 - 1963. Franklin Roosevelt Names Fiorello LaGuardia Head of Civilian Defense

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Fox Movietone News Collection. 1957 - 1963. Movietone News Films. 1934 - 1963. Franklin Roosevelt Names Fiorello LaGuardia Head of Civilian Defense

1941

In this film, Fiorello La Guardia received the notice of his appointment as Director of the Office of Civilian Defense from President Roosevelt. La Guardia stressed the need for men and women in civil defense work and urged citizens to volunteer.

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La Guardia, Fiorello H. (Fiorello Henry), 1882-1947

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