0611 - I Never Did Like Politics – How Fiorello La Guardia Became America’s Mayor, And Why He Still Matters

Course Description

In our current dismal passage of American politics, it’s exhilarating to read about a politician who exemplified all the qualities – courage, honesty, vision, energy, disdain for hypocrisy, concern for the downtrodden – that we were taught to revere...Remarkable. – Wall Street Journal

By Terry Golway

There was nobody quite like Fiorello LaGuardia. In this immensely readable book, as entertaining as the man himself, Terry Golway captures the enduring appeal of one of America’s greatest leaders. Almost one hundred years later, America is once again grappling with issues that would have been familiar to the Little Flower, as he was affectionately known. It’s time to bring back LaGuardia, argues historian and journalist Terry Golway, to remind us all what an effective municipal officer (as he preferred to call himself) can achieve... Includes coffee and bagels

Enroll Now - Select a section to enroll in

0611 - AUP01

Aug 20, 2025

Available

I Never Did Like Politics – How Fiorello La Guardia Became America’s Mayor, And Why He Still Matters

Lecture

10:30AM to 12:00PM

Aug 20, 2025

Schedule and Location

View Details

1.5

Lincroft Main Campus

Course Fee non-credit

$45.00

0.15 CEUs

Aug 13, 2025