Guiliani 'Person of the Year'
2001-12-23 15:41
New York - New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has been named Time magazine's Person of the Year, the magazine announced on Sunday.
The mayor was one of several personalities being considered by
the influential news magazine as the most important newsmaker of
the year, for his role in helping the battered metropolis heal
following the devastating September 11 terrorist attacks.
Giuliani, 57, leaves office next month after two consecutive
terms as New York's mayor.
He has already signed a three million dollar deal to write two
books while in retirement.
Businessman Michael Bloomberg, a Republican, will succeed him as
mayor next month. - Sapa-AFP
- SAPA