Robert moses biography new york public library


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    Robert Moses

    American urban planner (1888–1981)

    For other people named Robert Moses, see Robert Moses (disambiguation).

    Robert Moses

    Moses in 1939 with a model of his proposed Battery Bridge

    In office
    January 17, 1927 – January 1, 1929
    GovernorAl Smith
    Preceded byFlorence E.

    S. Knapp

    Succeeded byEdward J. Flynn
    In office
    1924–1963
    Preceded byPosition established
    Succeeded byLaurance Rockefeller
    In office
    January 18, 1934 – May 23, 1960
    Appointed by
    Preceded byPosition established
    Succeeded byNewbold Morris
    Born(1888-12-18)December 18, 1888
    New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.
    DiedJuly 29, 1981(1981-07-29) (aged 92)
    West Islip, New York, U.S.
    Resting placeWoodlawn Cemetery, Bronx, New York City, U.S.
    Political partyRepublican[1]
    Spouses
    • Mary Sims

      (m. 1915; died 1966)​
    • Mary Alicia Grady