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Chicago: Story of an American Giant

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A deep dive into Chicago, the Capital of the Midwest and host of the 20204 Democratic National Convention. Subscribe for more thedailyconversation
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Discover Chicago: The Crossroads of America
0:00 Welcome to Chicago
1:20 A Sleepy Frontier Town
2:04 Railroads Help Industry Takes Off
3:10 Prarie Boomtown
5:00 Union Stockyards
6:24 The Battle Against Cholera
7:10 Chicago's Innovative Water System
9:02 Reversing the River

Thanks to Paul Durica and the Chicago History Museum https://www.chicagohistory.org/

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@CCTH2221-lp2zj 1 year ago

I grew up in the NYC area(North Jersey) however when I was in 8th grade National Geographic did a story on Chicago and after reading it on a Friday our Social Studies teacher asked us what do we see ourselves doing in the future. I said I’ll live in Chicago. Of course my classmates chided me and many said you’ll never leave here. So for me the almost 3 years I lived in Chicago was one of most satisfying experiences of my life. I’ll never forget going jogging by Lake Michigan on my first Saturday there and being left speechless as I looked at the skyline. Love Chitown

@TM10000 2 years ago

As a lifelong Chicagoan I never have been able to figure out why nothing is named in honor of Chesbrough, no street, no park, no school...

@jesusalmaguer7488 1 year ago

Finally a documentary about Chicago that excluded the gangs

@jayeff4021 1 year ago

I love home. I grew up 3 hours away with a fascination for Chicago for as long as I can remember. I was the only kid in Jr high with a newspaper subscription: The Trib. I always knew I would live here, and I have for nearly 20 years, and have loved every minute of it. Chicago showed me the world.

@willrobinson4976 2 years ago

Chicago is a stunningly beautiful city, and the river splitting the downtown adds so much character to the city.

@keiwei6303 2 years ago

A 4 part series and now a proper documentary we are getting spoiled, love the content!!!

@laurabenevelli6783 1 year ago

I’ve lived in the Chicago south suburbs for the majority of my life. I’ve been to NY, NY, LA, Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Seattle and a lot of the major cities in the country. I’ve traveled to about 32 or 33 states and was stationed in Oahu, Hawaii for 3 1/2 years in the military after being in Ft Eustis, Virginia and Ft Dix, N.J.
There’s no question that Hawaii is absolutely gorgeous. The biggest issue is the cost of living there. When you’re in the military you can purchase your regular needs at the PX or AAFES ( their stores). If you’re not in the military the prices are outrageous so it’s unsustainable unless EVERYONE is working full time in the household. In Hawaii you’re also limited to staying on the island you’re on unless you’re flying (which costs money) or you have a decent boat or pay for passage (more money). It’s nice to live there for a while but I wouldn’t want to live there permanently.
Of all the places I’ve been I still love Chicago the best / most.

@JoeButter-j2c 1 year ago

I have been to all the European capitals and I still love Chicago the best.

@Clerkenwell 2 years ago

That was an amazing documentary I freaking love this city

@beaner_42069 11 months ago

The public transit there is beyond amazing. Thank you to everybody in that city who keeps things running.

@morganboutwell8231 1 year ago

Chicago is the heart of USA 🇺🇸

@WillHellmm 1 year ago

This feels like a classic history channel special or even more like a wttw special

@c.i.demann3069 2 years ago

looks like it's time for a vacation in Chicago.

@DeleneGillen 1 year ago

This is a city that I miss a lot as some many cool things are there and the people have a great work ethic.

@JohnnyBean78 1 year ago

What a take on Chi-town. I partially grew up in Rogers park and moved to Itasca when I was 3. I think this is one of the best Chicago history videos I've seen. I think Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert would give it TWO Thumbs UP!! Amazing!!