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History from the Homestead.

De: Thomas Carroll
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  • History is all around us, The events of the past no matter how big or small have shaped the path of the lives of our ancestors and so have shaped our own lives. History from the Homestead is here to tell the story of those historic events that you probably have not read in any books. So join us as we take a look at the stories that played out in the small towns and big cities from across the U.S.A.
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  • SS GulfAmerica sinking 1942.

    SS GulfAmerica sinking 1942.
    Jun 30 2024
    In 1942 during World War 2 Nazi U-Boats brazenly prowled just off the East coast on the United States sinking merchant shipping vital to our war effort. But the most spectacular sinking of them all occurred in April 1942 when U-123 commanded by Reinhard Hardegen sank the tanker SS GulfAmerica only a mere 5 miles off the coast of Jacksonville Florida in full view of beachgoers!
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    43 m
  • Big Muskie, World's Largest Dragline.

    Big Muskie, World's Largest Dragline.
    Jun 1 2024
    The Big Muskie was a model 4250-W dragline and was the only one ever built by the Bucyrus-Erie. This Mammoth Dragline became the largest dragline in the World! (A record that still stands). This massive machine weighs in at a whooping 27 MILLION pounds! It spent 22 years in Ohio removing overburden from the vast coalfields. it removed over 608,000,000 cubic yards of dirt which twice the amount of dirt removed to build the Panama Canal!
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    55 m
  • Quecreek Mine Rescue with Former Pennsylvania Governor Mark Schweiker.

    Quecreek Mine Rescue with Former Pennsylvania Governor Mark Schweiker.
    Apr 14 2024
    In the dark depths of the Quecreek mine, a disaster struck that would test the limits of human resilience and courage. It was a fateful night on July 24th, 2002, when nine miners found themselves trapped underground, their only lifeline to the surface cut off by a sudden flood of water from the poorly mapped Saxman mine. As the water rose around them, panic and desperation threatened to consume their spirits. But above ground, a different kind of energy was building - one of determination, unity, and unwavering resolve. The call for help rang out across the region, and soon, a small army of rescuers descended upon the mine, ready to do whatever it took to bring their fellow men back to safety. Former Governor Mark Schweiker, a beacon of hope and leadership in the midst of chaos, spearheaded the rescue efforts with unwavering dedication. From coordinating the influx of manpower and machinery to providing support and guidance to the trapped miners' families, Governor Schweiker's office played a pivotal role in the monumental task at hand. Days turned into nights, and the world held its breath as the rescue operation unfolded with painstaking precision. Inch by inch, foot by foot, the rescuers battled against time to reach the stranded miners. And finally, on July 28th, 2002, a collective sigh of relief echoed through the crowd as all nine men emerged from the darkness, battered but unbroken, their spirits buoyed by the unwavering support of their rescuers and the entire community. As Governor Schweiker reflects on those harrowing days, he shares not just a story of survival and triumph, but a testament to the indomitable spirit of humanity in the face of adversity. The Quecreek mine disaster may have tested their limits, but it also revealed the boundless depths of courage, compassion, and camaraderie that lie within us all.
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