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Fiorello La Guardia (1882-1947) smashing confiscated slot machines, 1934 (b / w photo)
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Fiorello La Guardia (1882-1947) smashing confiscated slot machines, 1934 (b / w photo)
PNP251796 Fiorello La Guardia (1882-1947) smashing confiscated slot machines, 1934 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fiorello LaGuardia (1882-1947) Mayor of New York; staged publicity shot; destruction of one-armed bandits ; fighting crime; ); Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright
Media ID 22656844
© Peter Newark American Pictures / Bridgeman Images
Breaking Criminal Justice System Destroying Gambling Law And Order Law Enforcement Machine Mafia Propaganda Vice Sledgehammer
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This photograph captures the iconic moment when Fiorello La Guardia, the Mayor of New York in the 1930s, takes a sledgehammer to confiscated slot machines. The image exudes power and determination as La Guardia stands tall amidst a pile of destroyed one-armed bandits. The staged publicity shot serves as a symbol of his relentless fight against crime and his commitment to maintaining law and order in the city. With this act of destruction, he sends a strong message to both organized crime syndicates and citizens alike that he will not tolerate illegal gambling activities. La Guardia's actions depicted in this photograph also shed light on the era's struggle with vice and corruption. As an influential American politician, he used this powerful visual propaganda to showcase his dedication towards cleaning up New York City from mafia influence. The composition is strikingly captured by an anonymous American photographer from the 20th century, whose work now resides in a private collection. This historic image represents an important chapter in American history during which figures like La Guardia fought tirelessly against criminal elements within society. Overall, this photograph serves as a reminder of Fiorello La Guardia's impactful legacy as well as highlighting the ongoing battle between law enforcement agencies and organized crime groups throughout North America.
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