America's Forgotten Titan: George Westinghouse

What do train air brakes, alternating current electricity, natural gas, and the weekend all have in common? Answer: George Westinghouse! In this mini-documentary, we explore the life of a forgotten titan who shaped America as we know it but receives only a mere fraction of the recognition he certainly deserves.

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📚 If you enjoyed this George Westinghouse documentary and want to learn even more about this amazing titan, be sure to check out "Gentle Genius" by Quentin R. Skrabec Jr.

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Editor's Note: Please excuse the typo at 11 minutes 51 seconds. We meant to say "1886" (not "1866"). The Westinghouse Electric Company was founded in 1886, not in 1866.

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[daaaniel]

I can't believe this guy's never talked about. It's a tragedy. What a great man!!

[Someone-cdyi]

He shows that you can become incredibly wealthy without squeezing every last penny out of your employees. A true icon of his time. I wish his name was more famous today.

[bradolfpittler]

George Westinghouse: a true capitalist hero.

[mustakimrahman]

A 24 minute long video, but I didn't loose interest or feel bored even for a second!!!
That's pure quality right there!!! ❤

[SidChury]

Westinghouse seemed like a genuinely kind and caring man first, and an inventor and industrialist second. He really needs a lot more awareness that he's got so far, not just in the US, but across the entire globe. I'm from India, and I'm pretty sure there's barely anyone here who knows of and appreciates this great man. Salute!

[edwardjohnwilliams]

When life gives you opportunities, and talent, be a Westinghouse instead of an Edison =)

[vicatoren]

This video is one of the best I have seen in a while, as is George.

[delbeaumichel]

WOW, This Man was just briefly presented in the documentary: The men who built America. He surely deserve more credit. Good Video

[FinancialShinanigan]

Ironic how great man like him are rarely talked while less than stellar people like Edison are more well known.

[lifehope]

Westinghouse should be taught around the world! St. George!

[hazzaldo]

George Westinghouse is truly an extrodinary man, where history did not give him enough credit. His only failure in life though is that he did not invent the Honey browser extension

[ultimatestoryteller]

So Westinghouse was another of Edison's victim of greed. I just hate Thomas, the man crushed innovation like anything.

[panosf.kennedy]

The best American entrepreneur of all time!

[templar]

Westinghouse and Tesla in many ways have contributed so much to the modern world.

[MrSupergibs]

The switch to Honey browser is hilarious!🤣

[shreyassrinivasan]

Damnn....Business casual never disappoints! great content!!

[joshuaa.kennedy]

I wish they went into more detail about him in "the men who build America"

[jeremyh]

Westinghouse is a great role model that I'm going to follow, the best way to keep people happy is to treat them with respect.

[artemiszero]

I had no idea that Mr. Westinghouse was that kind of a man. Thank you for sharing his story. I now have great respect for Mr. Westinghouse. I've heard his name, but I didn't know those things about him. What an amazing man.

[dexterdugarjr.]

I shouldn't be surprised that some of my favorite brake package sounds are a result of this man's passion. Thank you.