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Rudy Guiliani was the mayor of New York City from 1994-2001. He was competed for the Republican Party presidential nomination in 2008, but dropped out of the race in late January. Prior to becoming mayor of New York City, Guiliani worked as a federal prosecutor and was an associate attorney general during President Ronald Reagan's administration.
Responding to questions following a speech at the Leaders in Dubai Business Forum on November 16, 2008, Guiliani reported that he may run for Governor of New York in 2010 and did not rule out the possibility of another presidential run.The Huffington Post: Giuliani Considering Governor Of New York Run (November 16, 2008)
Fast Facts:
- Born: May 28, 1944
- Spouse: Judith Nathan Giuliani
- Party: Republican
- Assumed office as mayor on January 1, 1994
- Religion: Roman Catholic
- Nickname: "America's Mayor"
- Hosted Saturday Night Live in 1997
- Spoke at the 2008 Republican Convention on September 3, 2008
2008 Presidential Election
Giuliani was a candidate for President in 2008. He competed for the Republican Party's nomination against Mitt Romney, John McCain and Fred Thompson. After losing the 2008 Florida Primary, he dropped out of the race and endorsed Senator John McCain.TIME Magazine: Giuliani Completes His Collapse (January 29, 2008)September 11, 2001 Terrorist Attacks
As mayor of New York during the attacks on 9/11, Rudy Giuliani was an omnipresent figure. Although 2001 was his last year as mayor of the city, Giuliani sought a three-month extension of his term, but was denied by the State Assembly.Tucson Citizen: Guliani Profile: Defiant Streak... (January 22, 2008) In 2001, he was named Time Magazine's Person of the Year due to his effort to unite the city of New York in the wake of the 9/11 attacks.-
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Rudy Giuliani Questions
Anyone have videos Rudy Fernandez submitted to participate in the Slam Dunk Contest? 1 AnswerI hadn't even heard that he had submitted videos to be considered? But he won the fan vote somehow, maybe with this Sprite promotion going on? But I'm glad he m... read more
Fernando Martin, who is he? 2 AnswersFernando Martin died a tragic death in a traffic accident in 1989. He was the first European without college experience to be drafted in the NBA. Martin studie... read more
In the movie Rudy, what did the sign say in the locker room as they left. Each member of the team tapped the yellow sign. What did it say? 3 AnswersIn the movie Rudy the sign was different. I assume because of copyright or something like that. They do have the Play Like A Champion Today sign but I have incl... read more -
Rudy Giuliani Timeline
- May 28, 1944: Born in Brooklyn, New York
- February 25, 1985: Indicts 11 organized crime figures under the RICO Act in The Mafia Commission Trial
- November, 1989: Loses campaign for Mayor of New York City to David Dinkins
- November, 1993: Giuliani defeats Dinkins, becoming New York's first Republican mayor since 1969
- October, 2000: Files for divorce from wife Donna Hanover
- September 11, 2001: For his leadership after 9/11, Giuliani is named TIME magazine's Person of the Year
- May, 2003: Marries Judith Nathan
- December, 2004: Turned down George W. Bush's nomination for Secretary of Homeland Security
- February, 2007: Announces candidacy for the 2008 presidential election



