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Inspirational Story of The Brooklyn Bridge

The story surrounding the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge that spanned the East River (actually not a river, but part of the Atlantic samuderea) connects city of Manhattan and Brooklyn, New York, is a special picture of the power of persistence and perseverance. An inspirational true story of unyielding spirit when facing the most severe difficulties though.

In 1865, John Augustus Roebling, the architect of creative genius with a big imagination, skill and rich experience, designing the magnificent suspension bridge to connect Brooklyn and Manhattan. Because at that time there has never been like this bridge, the idea to build a spectacular bridge rejected the experts. The whole world opposes the idea and told him to forget the plan.

“Bridges like this can not be built,” “The design is not practical.” “Never before has the bridge that was built like this.”

Roebling could not forget the idea and vision of this bridge. Intuition says his vision was right. The only people who support the design was his own son who is also an architect, Washington Roebling.

John Roebling think about this design at any time. He then discussion, persuading, and trying to convince investors and the government. His efforts resulted only 4 years later. Congress and President Grant gave permission Ulysess construction of this bridge in 1869. John and Washington and then work together to develop the concept of how this bridge can be built and how to overcome hambatn. With a fiery spirit and a big inspiration, they then create a detailed plan and recruited the necessary team. They prepare everything well, but fate had another talk.

A month later, when examining the location, the foot of John Roebling was hit by a ferry that would not used if the bridge was completed. John amputated leg. Two weeks later, John Roebling attacked by tetanus and died before he laid the first stone.

Everyone thought, this bridge project will die with John Roebling. Normally, all people will give up. Washington is often heard him say, believes the bridge could be built, to realize the vision of his father became a reality, and continued his father’s project.

The fate of the other talking back. Three years later tragedy again. The bridge was built by using the caisson, the water-resistant foundation that supports the bridge. After working in the caisson dalan with high air pressure, Washington is too quick rise to the surface and caisson disease. He suffered permanent brain damage, unable to speak, partially deaf, paralyzed his whole body. The only thing that can move only right index finger. He could not work and communicate with the workers. Negative comments appear immediately. “We have reminded them.” “Father and son crazy with crazy dreams” nothing is more stupid than chasing wild vision. ”

Roebling only own because who knows how this bridge was built, everyone felt, this project should be stopped. But, even though flawed, Washington was not discouraged. Semangtnya remains vehemently to complete the construction of the bridge. Indeed physical disability, but his mind was still clear and sharp as before.

He then tried to inspire and spread the enthusiasm to some friends, but they were too scared to continue his plans. When I was lying in a hospital, a ray of sunlight filtering through the window. Blowing breeze blow the thin curtain and he could see the sky and the treetops outside. He was getting the message to not give up.

Suddenly an idea in my head. Because only the right index finger could move, he will use it as possible. Slowly, he developed a kind of Morse code to talk to his wife Emily Roebling.

He touched her arm with her index finger, told him to call the architect. Then use the same way to tell what to do. It seems crazy and stupid, but the project again pembengunan road. Every day, for 10 years, he was tapped to do the instructions on Emily’s arm. By following these instructions, Emily is an intelligent study of mathematics and technical skills in order to convey her husband’s direction.

The bridge finally completed in May 1883. When Emily Roebling bridge inauguration parade led across the Brooklyn Bridge. Washington, who was sitting in a wheelchair, watching from his apartment window. He then tapped his message to his late father, “At last we succeeded, too.”

Washington Roebling was now remembered as the builder of the magnificent Brooklyn Bridge. But, he would not be able to complete this project without the support of his wife. Emily Warren Roebling got great compliments at the inauguration of the bridge. He served as a wife and protector and supporter of her husband’s dream. In recognition of his services, more than 50 years later, Emily Warren Roebling’s name engraved on the plaque mounted on the Brooklyn tower and the tower of New York from the bridge.

Moral of the story:

* True story behind the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge shows us, perseverance, tenacity, relentlessness, making the most impossible dreams too, can be realized.

* Brooklyn Bridge is one of the best examples, that relentlessness can overcome physical disability and mewujudakan big dreams that looked not impossible.

* Brooklyn Bridge is also a monument of love, loyalty, and dedication of a wife who for a dozen years patiently helped her husband achieve greatness.