Moses’ park-defender image survived only through press secrecy

Evidence

Moses’ image as park defender was still intact only because the public had never been given a close look at his park controversies. But at any substantial controversy in Central Park, the press would give the people a very close look indeed. — Robert A. Caro, The Power Broker, 4061

Categorization

• XREF: Echoes ch13’s theme that secrecy replaced open debate once open debate failed Moses. — connects to: Moses’ power rested on hiding behind popular causes so his ruthless methods stayed invisible. — Robert A. Caro, The Power Broker: Robert Moses and the…, 1851; Moses attacked absent, dying park commissioners via rumor campaigns — Robert A. Caro, The Power Broker: Robert Moses and the…, 1102; Central Park’s symbolic weight made it the one place Moses could not invade unnoticed — Robert A. Caro, The Power Broker: Robert Moses and the…, 4059 (+2 more)

Broader Connections

• Moses’ feared public support had long since evaporated without political insiders noticing #corroborates (0.85) — Robert A. Caro, The Power Broker, 4397