Robert Moses

Robert Moses (December 18, 1888 – July 29, 1981) was very powerful American official American near New York. He built many bridges, dams, highways, and parks. He did this through holding many titles at the same time, like Park Commissioner. He was very good at writing laws and started many public authorities. With these, he was able to build many projects without permission from the mayor or the public.

Robert Moses
Moses in 1939 with a model of his proposed Battery Bridge
49th Secretary of State of New York
In office January 17, 1927 – January 1, 1929
Governor	Al Smith
Preceded by	Florence E. S. Knapp
Succeeded by	Edward J. Flynn
1st Chairman of the New York State Council of Parks
In office 1924–1963
Preceded by	Position established
Succeeded by	Laurance Rockefeller
1st Commissioner of the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation
In office January 18, 1934 – May 23, 1960
Appointed by	Fiorello H. La Guardia William O'Dwyer Vincent R. Impellitteri Robert F. Wagner Jr.
Preceded by	Position established
Succeeded by	Newbold Morris
Personal details
Born	(1888-12-18)December 18, 1888 New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.
Died	July 29, 1981(1981-07-29) (aged 92) West Islip, New York, U.S.
Resting place	Woodlawn Cemetery, Bronx, New York City, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse(s)	Mary Sims ​ ​ (m. 1915; died 1966)​ Mary Alicia Grady ​ ​ (m. 1966)​
Children	2
Education	Yale University (BA) Wadham College, Oxford (BA, MA) Columbia University (PhD)

In the 1960s, many people started to dislike his work. They said he focused too much on cars and not enough on public transportation, like subways or buses. They said that his projects hurt poor people and were based on racism or classism.

Robert Moses Media

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  After losing his campaign for governor in 1934, Moses never again sought elected office

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  Part of the Triborough Bridge (left) with Astoria Park and its pool in the center

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  The headquarters of the United Nations in New York City, viewed from the East River. The Secretariat Building is on the left and the General Assembly Building is the low structure to the right of the tower. This set of buildings straddles the FDR Drive, another of Moses's creations.

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  View of the 1964–1965 New York World's Fair as seen from the observation towers of the New York State pavilion. The Fair's symbol, the Unisphere, is the central image.

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  A 1964 Parks Department map showing numerous Robert Moses projects, including several highways that went unbuilt or were only partially completed.

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  Robert Moses gives a salute after the ribbon-cutting ceremony to open the Verrazzano–Narrows Bridge on November 21, 1964

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  Robert Moses, in office, Randall Island, N.Y., 1978

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  The crypt of Robert Moses in Woodlawn Cemetery, Bronx, NY