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Robert Moses
Robert Moses (1888-1981) was an extremely powerful, influential, and controversial city and state official in the 20th century. Sometimes called a "master builder," he held numerous overlapping positions including New York City Parks Commissioner and Secretary of State. Often accused of favoring cars over people, he created the construction plans for the 1964 World's Fair in New York, the Triborough Bridge, and the
Cross Bronx Expressway
, among many other roadways and projects. His reign greatly influence the face of New York City as well as a generation of urban planners, architects, and policies.
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[1] Stieglitz, C.M. Robert Moses. Library of Congress. New York World-Telegram & Sun Collection. Wikipedia. Library of Congress. 9 June 2008 <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Robert_Moses_with_Battery_Bridge_model.jpg>.
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