Rudolph W. Giuliani is considered by history to be one of the most successful mayors of New York City, a job many political pundits consider the hardest job in the U.S. He certainly was the greatest mayor in the history of the Big Apple since the great 'Fiorello LaGuardia' -- the nation, through the difficult weeks that followed the collapse of the World Trade Center. Giuliani, a liberal Republican, made a very poor showing in the 2008 race for the Republican Presidential nomination. His career is hardly through, and history has yet to write its final pages on the former mayor of New York City.
His first marriage was annulled after 14 years when he says he discovered he was married to his second cousin.
(1994-2001) Mayor of New York City.
(October 2001) Awarded the title Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire for his outstanding help and support to the bereaved British families in New York by Queen Elizabeth II.
Named one of People Magazines "25 Most Intriguing People of the Year 2001."
Named Time Magazines "Person of the Year 2001."
Named A&Es "Biography of the Year 2001."
(December 23, 2001) Named Time Magazines "Person of the Year" for his performance during and after the terrorist attacks on New York City that caused the destruction of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001.
During his term as mayor, regularly appeared on "Saturday Night Live" , frequently to comment on current events and to good-naturedly mock his own performance.
Married longtime girlfriend Judith Nathan on the lawn of his former residence, Gracie Mansion, by mayor Michael Bloomberg. The 400 guests included Yogi Berra , Henry Kissinger , Beverly Sills , Vera Wang , Donald J. Trump , former New York governor Hugh Carey , and Barbara Walters. Giulianis son Andrew was the best man; Nathans daughter Whitney was the maid of honor. (24 May 2003).
Was a Democrat until he switched parties in 1975.
Graduate of New York University Law School
Dressed as Marilyn Monroe and performed "Happy birthday, Mr. President" at the Inner Circle dinner, where New York City journalists satirize city, state and national politics, then was joined by Julie Andrews , also in drag, on stage. (8 March 1997)
Attained pop culture status when he appeared on "Saturday Night Live" as a New York City cab driver who, complaining about the city, utters the line "Friggin Giuliani.".
Father, with Donna Hanover , of daughter, Caroline Giuliani (aka Caroline Rose Giuliani), born in 1989, and son, Andrew Giuliani (aka Andrew Harold Giuliani), born on January 30, 1986.
Portrayed by James Woods in the biopic, Rudy: The Rudy Giuliani Story .
Celebrities Kelsey Grammer , Adam Sandler , Bo Derek , Kevin James , Jon Voight , Joel Surnow , John Elway , Jeff Gordon and Johnny Damon all endorsed his bid for President in 2008.
Born on the exact same day as Gladys Knight , Jean-Pierre Laud , Sondra Locke and Billy Vera.
He gained ample attention in 2001 for being mayor of New York when the World Trade Center was attacked on 11 September of that year. The political activist group Outspoken Word Troupe published a piece called "A Tale of Two Giulianis", in reference to anti-globalization protester Carlo Giuliani, killed by the police at the G8 protest in Genoa, Italy in July of that year. The collection of poems contrasted the two men.
Change is not a destination, just as hope is not a strategy.
The lesson of 9/11 is that America is truly exceptional. We withstood the worst attack of our history, intended by our enemies to destroy us. Instead, it drew us closer and made us more united. Our love for freedom and one another has given us a strength that surprised even ourselves.
There is no city in America that has reduced crime as much as we have in the last three years. This is not the product of accident. This is the product of design. .
