Publisher's Synopsis
The book shares LaGuardia's political path in Congress. LaGuardia represents an ethnically diverse slum in East Harlem. During his political tenure, he fought for progressive income taxes, tighter government oversight of Wall Street, and national employment insurance for unemployed workers in the United States. Great Depression. LaGuardia in Congress as a vital link between the Progressives and New Deal eras, giving a vivid account of his many legislative battles, his political philosophy, and distinct urban sensibilities.
