The Final Moments: 9/11 The Firefighters Story | Our History

An intimate and moving portrayal of the lives of three New York firefighters in the year following the World Trade Center disaster of September 11, 2001.
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On September 11, 2001 the world stopped and watched in horror as firefighters, paramedics and other rescue workers rushed into the burning towers of the World Trade Center in New York to rescue more than 25,000 people. Less than one hour later more than 340 firefighters had been killed. Film maker Paul Berriff was there at the scene. He caught on camera the moment that the towers collapsed, and on that morning he struck up a relationship with a group of firemen: Stephen Gregory, Assistant Commissioner, commander of over 600 men and women; Battalion Chief Arthur Lakiotes, safety specialist, the eyes and ears of the FDNY; and Mike Puzziferri, Bronx Battalion Chief, always the first on scene. This film is an intimate and moving portrayal of their lives in the year following the disaster.

This film was first broadcast: 29 Aug 2002

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Frequently Asked Questions

How To Easily Learn From The Victories and Mistakes of Human History?

It doesn't take long for history to make a comeback. Learning from the mistakes of human past history doesn't require much time. It's important to learn from the mistakes of human history and not repeat them.

The key is to take what worked in the past and learn from it.

You can do this by reading books on leadership and management strategies and case studies of successful companies that have been around for decades.

You will be able to learn from their success stories and avoid the same mistakes they made.

It is also possible to study the bankruptcy cases of other businesses. They failed because of this. Are there common themes between these failures? These insights can help to avoid costly mistakes.

Finally, read about notable historical figures like Abraham Lincoln and John D. Rockefeller. They had the most impressive resumes but none knew how managing people or running a company. So if you want to learn from their experiences, you need to find out why they made so many mistakes.

It's easy to learn from the mistakes and successes of human history. All you need to do is spend a few minutes every day thinking about what has worked well in the past and finding ways to implement them today.


Can learning about history stop us from repeating past mistakes?

Because we keep repeating the same mistakes, history repeats itself. We do not learn from our failures. We don't change. We become complacent. We settle to mediocrity.

Because we continue to believe the same old stories, history repeats itself. Our world is conditioned to believe there are immutable laws and fixed truths. They cannot be changed.

This keeps us from being able to think critically. To question authority. Questioning authority. We can't learn if we don’t challenge our assumptions. We stagnate when we don’t grow. When we stagnate we make the same mistakes again and again.

Because we make the same mistakes, history doesn't have to repeat itself. We don't learn from our mistakes, and we keep repeating the same mistakes over and over.

You can break the cycle of history repetition by changing how you look at the world and yourself, by understanding that nothing is set in stone. Nothing is fixed. All things are in constant flux.

Uncertainty is key to breaking the cycle. Accept that things can go wrong. Accept that failure is possible. Accept that failure may be possible.

Accept that you may never achieve your goals. You can accept this, but you must continue to strive for improvement.

If you hold fast to certainty, you'll always be stuck in the past. If you believe there are only certain truths, it will be impossible to move forward.

Freedom is only possible if you are willing to let go. If you want progress, you need to let go of control.


What are three lessons history can teach us?

History is filled with examples of how mistakes can be learned from. They can be applied to today's business challenges.

The past has taught us that there is always a better way. There are always people out there who think outside the box and take risks that make them stand out.

History also shows that sometimes it's the underdogs who triumph. If you ever feel lost, overwhelmed or stuck, remember the times when the underdog prevailed.

You can learn from the past, and bring those lessons into the future. Learn from others' failures and successes.

Use these lessons to help you improve your success rate.


What are some lessons from history?

These are the three most important lessons that history has taught us. First, you must do it yourself when you change the world. You must make sure people are ready to change the way they live. You can only change the future if it is better.

The first lesson we can learn is that there are only two ways to transform the world. One is to fight for it; the other is to create it. Fighting for it is about winning, not remembering why you started fighting.

You can't control how people react to your ideas, but you can control how you present them. If you try to convince someone, you will fail. If you try to convince someone to do something, you will fail.

The idea of a great movement was born when someone had it and took action. You can create change or respond to it. The best way to do this is to be clear and honest about your goals, where you are coming from, and to be bold enough to take the initiative to go places no one has before.

The second lesson is the fact that we all have the power to make our lives better. Either we wait for the right circumstances to unfold or we can make them happen. This means we need to choose what kind of life you want. Are we content to wait for someone else's approval to let us live? Or are we ready to decide our fate?

I think we're living a golden time right now. We have more opportunities than ever before which is creating excitement. People feel empowered to make their own futures and that's very exciting.

This creates a problem. It is essential to determine what you want, and how you can get it.

For example, let's say you want to buy a house. You could either sit back and expect someone to gift you a Home Depot gift certificate. You could also ask yourself "What would you love to do?" Next, find a job that allows you to do this. Apply for financing.

Now, let's say you wanted to travel the world. It's possible to ask, "Where do you want to travel?" You might then start saving money and researching other countries online. Finally, you would book a plane.

Let's say that you don't have a clear idea of what you want. If that were the case, you would probably do one of those things anyway. You can increase your chances to get what you want by asking these questions. This may seem absurd, but it works.

The third lesson is that you can always improve your future no matter what happens. It is very simple. Your choices determine who you are and who you become.

You can learn from the mistakes and successes of others and continue to improve until you achieve your goals.

If you don’t believe that you have anything to contribute, then you are already behind. You have to believe in yourself.

Don't worry if you don't know where you should start. Start small and then build on it. Look back at the things you've done throughout your lifetime. What are you most proud of? What has been your greatest success? What were your greatest achievements?

Remember that you are the only one who can limit your potential. No matter what others say, you are capable of doing anything you set your mind to.

Benjamin Franklin stated, "Nothing can work unless it works."


Statistics

  • The classic clown stylings we know today have specific origins, according to u/Bodark34. (lifehacker.com)
  • According to the Washington Post, Coming back to babies' mailing, the most extended trip taken by a “mailed” child happened to be in 1915. (medium.com)
  • If you consider that 10% to 30% might be tens or hundreds of thousands of lives, then sure, that matters. (lifehacker.com)
  • According to the wiki Napoleon Bonaparte who led many successful battles during the French revolution and gained popularity as Little Corporal was 1.68 meters long, equivalent to 5 foot 6 inches, which is indeed the average height of men. (knownepal.net)
  • According to Smithsonian, mailing young James Beagle through postage cost only 15 cents, although his parents paid him $50. (medium.com)

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How To

Accidental Inventions Lead to Penicillin Discovery

How did penicillin develop?

Alexander Fleming accidentally discovered penicillin after noticing mold growing on bacteria cultures that he had not kept. He was concerned that the mold might kill bacteria and so he sought out a way to destroy it.

He discovered penicillin could kill mold. Later, he realized that this new compound could also fight bacteria-related infection. Penicillin's discovery was one of most important medical breakthroughs. It saved millions of lives, and it changed the course forever of medicine.

Alexander Fleming wasn't aware at first that this discovery would be so crucial. No one else knew the same. Penicillin would prove to be an extremely powerful antibiotic.

Researchers discovered that penicillin is effective against bacterial infections only after World War II. The U.S. Army wanted to know if Dr. Fleming could use penicillin for soldiers suffering from infections with deadly germs. Dr. Fleming consented to try.

Penicillin proved to be effective against many kinds of infections. It became a lifesaver for wounded soldiers during World War II. It also saved many lives for doctors after the war.

Dr. Fleming did not expect that his discovery would have such a profound impact. He just wanted to ensure mold didn't grow on the bacteria cultures he used to study. He could not imagine that this simple experiment would lead him to such a miraculous medical breakthrough.

The truth is, many discoveries every day don't seem to amount to anything special at all. They're just experiments done for no particular reason.

When you look back over history, you see that sometimes those seemingly unimportant experiments can change everything.

Even discoveries that appear to have little in common end up being extremely important. Like penicillin. Or photography. Or electricity. Or even computers.

It is not because someone has a brilliant idea. It happens when someone solves a problem. Then they experiment to solve their problem.



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