He was the first director of the Federal Office of Civilian Defense from 194142. and President Truman sent him to Brazil in 1946 as a special envoy for the inauguration of a new Brazilian President. From March to December of 1946. he served as director general of the U.N. Relief and Rehabilitation Administration. and he died on September 20. 1947. During his brilliant career in public service. Mayor La Guardia was a champion of immigrants to the United States. ItaloAmericans have made giant and lasting contributions to the strength and greatness of the United States. and in all walks of our beloved countrys life. Americans of Italian heritage have carried forward the New World tradition of determination. hard work. and courage begun by Christopher Columbus.
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