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This chapter explores the complex relationship between Robert Moses and Franklin Delano Roosevelt, highlighting their rivalry and Moses's ability to retain and grow his power despite opposition. It delves into the political climate of the time, the significance of public perception, and the role of key figures like Al Smith and Belle Moskowitz. Despite Roosevelt's initial intention to remove Moses from his administration, Moses's success in delivering tangible improvements to people's lives, like Jones Beach, made him politically indispensable.
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