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Robert Caro discusses his book, "The Power Broker: Robert Moses and the Fall of New York"

BROADCAST: Oct. 30, 1974 | DURATION: 01:04:26

Synopsis

Robert Caro, journalist, discusses his book, "The Power Broker: Robert Moses and the Fall of New York." Caro talks about Robert Moses and the power he had over New York for 44 years. He talks about parks, bridges, highways, and housing that Moses built as he challenged mayors, governors, and the working class. He also talks about the as he displaced 20 neighborhoods he broke up and the segregation that Moses caused in New York City.

Details

Broadcast Date
Oct. 30, 1974

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 65 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
1 hour, 4 minutes, 26 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

American History & Politics Architecture, Design, Urban Planning Urban Life

People

Authors, Writers Journalists

Tags

Caro, Robert A.---Interviews Caro, Robert A. Power broker. Moses, Robert, 1888-1981 City planning--New York (State)--New York. New York (N.Y.)--Politics and government--1898-1951 Audiotapes. Radio programs. Caro, Robert A.,-- interviewee WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) LaGuardia, Fiorello, Henry, 1882-1947 Smith, Al, 1873-1944 Jones Beach State Park (N.Y.) Daley, Richard J., 1902-1976 Rockefeller, Nelson A. (Nelson Aldrich), 1908-1979 Transportation Highways Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945 Public authority Housing

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