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The Power Broker #2: Jamelle Bouie
99% Invisible
The Political Reform Efforts of Robert Moses and the Rise of Al Smith
This chapter discusses the political reform efforts of Robert Moses and contrasts them with the rise of politician Al Smith. It examines the idea that only college-educated individuals should hold government positions, which goes against the machine politics represented by Smith. The chapter also explores the context of American politics during this period, including labor unrest, economic crises, mass immigration, and nativism.
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