Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen Fachbereich 04: Geschichts- und Kulturwissenschaften Studiengang: Geschichte und Fachjournalistik Geschichte Bachelor-Thesis Betreuer: Herr Prof. Dr. Friedrich Lenger Der Umbau von New York unter Robert Moses und seine mediale Resonanz Verfasser: Benjamin Bathke Sommersemester 2011, 6. Fachsemester Matrikelnummer: 1080575 Adolph-Kolping-Straße 5 35392 Gießen
[email protected] Justus-Liebig-University Giessen Department 04: historical and cultural sciences Study course: joint degree in history and journalism Bachelor’s thesis Supervisor: Mr. Prof. Dr. Friedrich Lenger The transformation of New York under Robert Moses and its reflection in the media Author: Benjamin Bathke Summer term 2011, 6th semester at the university Matriculation number: 1080575 Adolph-Kolping-Strasse 5 35392 Giessen
[email protected] CONTENTS Acknowledgements ........................................................................................................................... i Abbreviations.................................................................................................................................... i Selected officials with terms of office .............................................................................................. ii 1. INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................... 1 2. THE TRANSFORMATION OF NEW YORK UNDER ROBERT MOSES ............ 5 2.1 Life and career of Robert Moses .............................................................................