The TRUE Story Of 'American Gangster' Frank Lucas - Double Episode | Our History

In this incredible double documentary, we hear the TRUE story of Frank Lucas aka 'American Gangster'. Subscribe to Our History: https://bit.ly/3v5mKBG

00:00 - Fugitive Black Ops: American Gangster
47:28 - Real Story Of... American Gangster

Frank Lucas was an American drug lord who operated in Harlem, New York City, during the late 1960s and early 1970s. He was known for cutting out middlemen in the drug trade and buying heroin directly from his source in the Golden Triangle in Southeast Asia.

This film was first broadcast: 2015

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the greatest thing about history?

This question doesn't have an easy answer. Learning is about three things. First, knowledge is power. Second, knowledge is cumulative. The third is to be aware of how quickly knowledge can change.

Knowledge is power. This empowers us with the knowledge we need to make better decisions and live better lives. Perfect information would make it easy to make informed decisions. We would always do what we want without worrying about if it was right or wrong.

However, while knowledge is power, it is also cumulative. This means that once we've learned something, we continue to add more knowledge to our brains. As time goes on, we become smarter. Knowledge accumulates.

Let's move on to the next point. Although knowledge is cumulative it doesn't remain static for very long. Knowledge is constantly evolving. Every day scientists discover new facts, theories, ways of thinking. Discoveries are made all the time.

Our culture depends heavily on technology, which makes it possible to have instant access to knowledge. Technology allows us to store huge amounts of data electronically and share it with millions around the globe.

Globalization is changing the way that we view technology. Globalization is the process of ideas and products spreading across borders. Globalization has made knowledge accessible to everyone.

Access to information from anywhere on the planet is possible thanks to the internet. You can watch movies, browse the internet, listen or play music and read books. Knowledge is required for all of these activities.

Although knowledge is becoming easier to access, it is also becoming more specific. Today, there are thousands of websites providing advice on topics such a health, finance, business and cooking. These sites have information on every topic.

If you want to buy a car online, however, you will likely only find a few dozen websites that provide automotive-related services. Instead of finding thousands of sites covering every conceivable subject, you'll find only a handful covering cars.

This is because experts can create and share valuable information in their particular fields. Experts often have a deep knowledge of a particular area. Experts are also capable of producing high-quality content targeted at their audience.

This specialization is good news for consumers because they don't need to search through tons of useless information. Instead, they can focus on a small number of sites with lots of useful content.

Experts also have the advantage of specialization. They can build strong businesses around this expertise. He expects the author of a book to have a thorough knowledge of his subject to provide a clear and concise explanation. He wants to be sure that the author understands what he is trying to communicate.

Experts who do not specialize risk losing potential customers.

Specialization isn't limited to just one area. Nowadays, specialists are not limited to one area. A specialist could be an accountant. It is also possible to be a parent, spouse, friend, or fan.

Experts agree that it is impossible to succeed in one area without being skilled in another.

So how do you become an expert in multiple areas? The answer is simple: practice. You have to put in the time to learn. You can make great progress if you continue to work until people recognize you.

Nowadays, there are entire industries devoted to helping others achieve this goal. You can learn how to quickly acquire knowledge through workshops, seminars, conferences and schools.


What are some lessons from history?

Three lessons can be learned from history. To change the world, you have to do it all yourself. The second is to ensure that people are ready to accept change in their lives. Third, the future must be better if you want to change it.

The first lesson is that you can change the world in two ways. The first is to fight for it. The second is to make it happen. If you fight for it you lose sight on why you started to fight.

Although you cannot control the reactions of people to your ideas, you can control how they are presented. You'll inevitably fail if you set out to convince someone of something. But, if your goal is to inspire someone to act, you'll be successful.

The idea of a great movement was born when someone had it and took action. No matter whether you are creating change, or reacting to it. Here are three ways you can make your mark: Be clear about the things you want, be honest with where you came from, be courageous enough to go where no other person has gone before, and be clear about who you are.

The second lesson is the fact that we all have the power to make our lives better. You can either let your life happen or you can choose to make it happen. This means that we have to decide what kind life we want. Is it better to decide what kind of life we want or wait for someone else? Or are we ready to decide our fate?

I believe that we are living in the golden age. There are more possibilities than ever before, which has created a lot of excitement. People feel empowered to make their own futures and that's very exciting.

But it also creates a problem. Because not everyone knows exactly what they want or even how to get it, it's important to figure out what you want and find a way to get it.

Let's say, for instance, that you are looking to buy a home. You could wait and see if someone gives you Home Depot gift certificates. Or, you can ask yourself, "What do I love to be doing?" Find a job that will allow you to do it. Next, apply for financing.

Let's pretend you want to travel all over the globe. The question you might be asking yourself is "Where do I want go?" Next, you might start saving money, looking up countries online, and talking to your friends. You'd then book a ticket.

Let's pretend you didn’t know what your goal was. In that case, you'd probably end up doing one of those things anyway. Asking yourself these questions will increase your chances of getting the results you desire. This may seem absurd, but it works.

And the third lesson is that no matter what happens next, you can always improve the future. It is easy to see why. Our choices affect who and what we become.

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

If you don’t feel you have any value to the world, you are already behind. You have to believe in yourself.

You don't need to know everything in order to start. Start small and build from there. Think about what you've learned throughout your life. What are you most proud of? What have you succeeded at? How did you overcome obstacles?

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

Benjamin Franklin once said that "Nothing will work without you."


Who was the first to say that those who don’t learn from history are ignorant?

Although we wish for a world where everyone learned from history, learning from our mistakes is more important than living in that ideal world.

It's not better to try something wrong than to learn how to do it right.

It is a mistake to not do it correctly the first time.

As long as you keep making improvements, you'll eventually understand why you made those changes.

You might even discover that you could have done it better the first time.

This doesn't necessarily mean that you should stop trying. It means you've learned a lot.

It may not always be possible to avoid making errors, but it is possible minimize them. This is the difference that makes the difference of success and failure.

Recognizing your mistakes is the first step. Look at your mistakes objectively, and then ask yourself: "What lessons have I learned?"

When you're open with yourself, you will see that your failures are not failures. They can be used as opportunities to grow.

Thomas Edison was the victim of this fate. He failed numerous times before finally inventing light bulbs.

He didn't let his failures discourage him. Instead, he took each failure as an opportunity and improved his design.

He also invented the most widely used form of lighting, which is still in use today.

So, if you fail, don't get discouraged. Learn from your mistakes. Take advantage of them.

Then, try again.


How to easily learn from the victories and mistakes of human history

You don't have to wait for history to repeat itself. It doesn't take much time at all to learn from the mistakes of human history. It's important to learn from the mistakes of human history and not repeat them.

It is important to learn from the past and to apply these lessons to your business.

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'll be able draw inspiration from their success and avoid the common pitfalls that they fell into.

It is also possible to study the bankruptcy cases of other businesses. They failed because of this. Is there a common theme among these failures. These insights can help prevent costly mistakes.

Finally, read about notable historical figures like Abraham Lincoln and John D. Rockefeller. While they may have had the best resumes in the history of the world, few knew how to manage people and run a business. You can learn from their mistakes if you want.

The bottom line is that you can learn from the failures and victories of human experience. It is easy to think about the things that worked well in the past today and find ways to make them work for you today.


Statistics

  • According to Smithsonian, mailing young James Beagle through postage cost only 15 cents, although his parents paid him $50. (medium.com)
  • Only 2.5% of Americans owned stocks in 1929. (collabfund.com)
  • During the Peak of her power, She commanded over 1,800 pirate ships and an estimated 80,000 men. (knownepal.net)
  • But 95% of amputations were done with anesthesia, u/Thrabalen points out. (lifehacker.com)
  • It is estimated that more than 400,000 workers died; some are said to be buried in the long wall. (knownepal.net)

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How did marketing history become propaganda?

The term "propaganda", as it is commonly known, was first used by Max Weber (1879), a German sociologist. He derived the term from the Greek "praopagos", meaning "to speak well." The word came from the Latin verb "propere," meaning "nearby" or "at hand," and the noun "agogos," meaning "speech or discourse." It is "a systematic effort towards shaping attitudes and behaviour."

George Orwell, British journalist, wrote: "To understand and comprehend the true nature propaganda, we must realize it isn't the intention to make anyone believe anything. It only the intention change their beliefs...Its purpose is to make them accept something rather than one thing."

Edward Bernays (1891 – 95), who was Sigmund's nephew, and psychoanalyst. He became famous when he created the term "public relations" (1922). He said, "The conscious and intelligent manipulations the organized habits or opinions of the masses is an essential element in a democratic democracy." He established the public relations company "Bernays & Company" where he worked up to 1955.

Bernays created an "engineering consent” technique that influenced public opinion via advertising and publicity campaigns from the 1920s through the 1950s. His techniques were later adopted and used by mass media organizations such as Time Magazine. CBS News. NBC News. Newsweek. After World War II, Bernays began working closely with corporations and government agencies to influence public opinion. His clients included Johnson & Johnson and General Electric as well as Procter & Gamble and Coca-Cola.

The tobacco industry was his most prominent client. He assisted Philip Morris in launching a campaign to stop smoking. In 1939, the Surgeon General recommended that smoking should be banned inside. In 1965, the Cigarette Advertising Act was adopted. This bans any cigarette advertisement in print media such as newspapers and television.

He also advised President Franklin D Roosevelt on how to deal with the growing labor movement during the Great Depression. Bernays suggested to the president that he declare a "war against hunger" and use the federal government's ability to ensure adequate food supplies. This strategy made the government look like a benevolent father figure and helped the president win re-election in 1936.

Bernays promoted radio listening as a way to increase radio sales. In the 1930s, Bernays introduced the concepts of "branding", and "advertising". He believed that people could be influenced if they appealed to their emotions and made them feel special. For example, he promoted the slogan "Have you got what it takes?" In 1933, he encouraged women to purchase war bonds.

In 1944, he established the political action committee "Young People for Freedom". This group had the goal of encouraging Americans aged 18 to 30 to vote Republican. Bernays' efforts proved successful when Dwight Eisenhower won the presidential election in 1952.

Bernays convinced the CIA to stage a coup against Iran in 1953. Shah Reza Pahlevi replaced Mohammad Mosaddegh. This was done to stop Mosaddegh's nationalization of Iranian oil fields. After the coup, Bernays wrote articles praising the new regime as a "moderate," "progressive," and "modernized" one.

Bernays received many other awards throughout his career.