01:790:103 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: World War I
25 Apr 2016
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Robert moses embodies the essence of 19th century liberal elitism. As a state official and public servant, the man has a mission and goal to make the society a better one. Usually a 19th century liberal disdains the public and looks down on them. Robert moses built the first public highways in the world. Reform party wanted robert moses to win power, but seabury didn"t want. Robert moses was a failed mayor candidate and lost to jimmy walker. 12:05 am january 1st, laguardia took the oath of office. Laguardia was the mayor of ny city and was the best candidate for the job in 1933. The new deal is in large measure constructed in new york city. Robert moses was an important figure to emerge in ny city in the 20th century. In the middle of the depression, this one project really galvanized things in the united states.
