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The Power Broker #3: David Sims

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Political Machinations and Parkway Power Play

Explore the power dynamics of parkways in the 1920s, revealing Robert Moses' strategic alliances and land acquisitions that led to controversial outcomes, including the control of Jones Beach by the Long Island Park Commission amidst hints of political scheming.

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