1941 Press Photo New York Mayor F.H. LaGuardia of N.Y check his time piece NYC

Mayor F.H. LaGuardia of New York City, Director of the Office of Civilian Defense checks his time piece to see if it running so he won't run over his time as he addressed 12,000 persons at a save Freedom Rally in Convention Hall. He asserted in his fighting speech that the decision of war is sometimes forced upon a nation and roared, "The Quicker we get it over with the better" Photo measures 8 x 6.25 inches. Photo is dated 05-29-1941.

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