History builds the present. Where we are today is a result of where we have been. Yet, some of the stories that got us here have remained in the shadows. And the true stories of the people and inventions that have built our world are often lost to time. Our only hope for building a better future is to truly understand what got us to the present. From the famous, to the infamous, to the never heard of, these are the unknown backstories of people who have changed the world. In Season 8, award-winning actor Alec Baldwin uncovers the little known backstories of veterans who have built companies, products, and brands that have changed the way we live.
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episode 7: The Courage to Keep Going
This is the story... of how one man endured trials and tribulations that would cause most of us to collapse. Later in life, people would look at his success and say he got “lucky.” But once you know the story behind the story, you might decide “luck” wasn’t a factor. Season 4 of The Story features eight veteran trailblazers whose sacrifices and service changed the world.
episode 8: The Destroyer and the Creator
This is the story… of how one woman’s demons almost killed her. It’s how she stood tall against them and lived to tell the tale. In the face of adversity, she managed to create many of the technologies that we use on a daily basis. Season 4 of The Story features eight veteran trailblazers whose sacrifices and service changed the world.