Category Archives: February
In Context
As a history major, I appreciated the article that portrayed Robert Moses in a more benevolent light. Historians generally try to avoid taking any individual person out of context– the “great man” idea, as we mentioned in class. Who Robert … Continue reading
Those who Disapprove of Robert Moses
If anything, the Tavern on the Green case was less of a victory for democracy, but more of a victory for the local media and freedom of speech. Albeit, democracy eventually came in to stop Moses from tearing town a … Continue reading
posting comments on readings for 2/13
class, the theme(s) for this week are why and how the political/policy-making environment has changed since the heyday of Robert Moses, and whether that is a good thing. as always you can take your comments in many different directions. if … Continue reading
Reflection
So I was originally under the impression that these posts were supposed to include ideas from the discussion. Obviously, that was wrong, but I’d I feel the need to make a few comments regardless. One idea that came up was … Continue reading
Let my people go (to work!)
Robert Moses is an interesting character in the history of New York City and its surrounding areas. He was never mayor, governor, or things of that nature, but what he did is probably more vital and more noticeable to every … Continue reading
He’s Got the Greatest City in the World in His Hands
Robert Moses certainly did a lot for New York City; nearly every expressway I hear about on the 1010 WINS morning traffic reports was built because of him. It is crazy to imagine how swiftly he got things done, and … Continue reading
Robert Moses: Contributor or Tyrant?
From the initial pages of the introduction, I could feel myself wanting to resist Robert Moses, conclude that he was a tyrant, and be done with the discussion. However, upon further inspection of the reading and accomplishments of this “tyrant,” … Continue reading
Robert Moses
The overarching theme I’ve seen here is the question, is Robert Moses a blessing or a dictator? In the introduction there were two stories that demonstrates the authors point of view on this timeless question. The two stories are parallel … Continue reading
Idealist Robert Moses
Reading about Robert Moses gave me mixed feelings. I do agree with the statement in the intro about how New York would have been a different city if not for Robert Moses. However, I doubt that New York would have … Continue reading
With Great Power Comes Great Aggressiveness (Or is it the Other Way Around?)
More than anything else, this week’s reading got me thinking about the effects of power. To be able to have constructed the works that constitute his legacy, Moses attained and exercised a great deal of power. Caro seems to suggest … Continue reading
