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Hace 3 días · Robert Moses (born Dec. 18, 1888, New Haven, Conn., U.S.—died July 29, 1981, West Islip, N.Y.) was a U.S. state and municipal official whose career in public works planning resulted in a virtual transformation of the New York landscape.
Hace 4 días · Robert Moses was an influential and controversial figure of New York City's growth and decay. Here are 5 things that are his fault!
Moses built an empire and lived like an emperor. He personally conceived and completed public works costing 27 billion dollars--the greatest builder America (and probably the world) has ever known. Without ever having been elected to office, he dominated the men who were--even his most bitter enemy, Franklin D.
Hace 4 días · Among Robert Moses’ visionary plans throughout New York City during his time as one of the prime urban planners in the mid 20th century is a plan for a Lower Manhattan Expressway (LOMEX) that...
Hace 21 horas · At least 2,000 people were killed after a massive landslide swept through Papua New Guinea. FOX 5 NY's Robert Moses has the details.
Hace 4 días · Through the efforts of Parks Commissioner Robert Moses, Jamaica Bay became a park in 1938, ending all plans to create a large industrial port and a new landfill. At more than 19,000 acres,...
Hace 5 días · Discover how Robert Moses, a powerful bureaucrat, leveraged consulting gigs to gain influence and cooperation. Learn about the legal ways of paying people off and the challenges of documenting...
