Firefighting: Forging American Heroe -
reconnecting roots

Thu, Jul 10 2:00 P.M. NH World (11.3)

Much of American history has been well-preserved for generations thanks to fire safety, which has not only saved cities, but influenced the way they're built. But what is it that inspires someone to risk their life against an inferno? Retired chief Paul Hashagan shares emotional stories about bravery and service in FDNY as we see how firefighters transformed from rabble rousers to public servants.

Duration: 26 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 406

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Thu, Jul 10	2:00 P.M.	Firefighting: Forging American Heroe NH World (11.3)

About Reconnecting Roots:

Self-described as "Ken Burns meets This American Life meets Bill Nye the Science Guy," RECONNECTING ROOTS is a quirky, youthful half-hour cultural series that seeks to bridge generations and bring viewers together.

Hosted by Gabriel McCauley, each half-hour episode explores the last 150 years of American progress, culture and innovation, through interviews with Americans reconnecting to lessons learned by their parents and grandparents.

Watch Reconnecting Roots - Clips, Episodes & Previews

Chain of Events

Education of a Nation

The Recording Industry: Off the Record, In the Cloud

Religion: Church in States

Irish Immigrants: Emerald Isle to Ellis Island

Travel: Migration to Mobility

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Mon, Jul 7	2:00 P.M.	Religion: Church In States NH World (11.3)
Mon, Jul 7	2:30 P.M.	Irish Immigrants: Emerald Isle to Ellis Island NH World (11.3)
Tue, Jul 8	2:00 P.M.	Dollar: Rise and Fall of the Dollar NH World (11.3)
Tue, Jul 8	2:30 P.M.	Working: Working on a Dream NH World (11.3)
Wed, Jul 9	2:00 P.M.	Philanthropy: for the Love of Man NH World (11.3)
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Thu, Jul 10	2:00 P.M.	Firefighting: Forging American Heroe NH World (11.3)
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