QUOTE: “Every single great idea that has marked the 21st century, the 20th century and the 19th century has required government vision and government incentive. Private enterprise lags behind. “ — Joe Biden, VPOTUS

In 1831 a young engineer in Germany becomes fed-up with government inefficiency and emigrates to America, a place he described as “free from tyranny”.

He flourished in the freedom to travel and to apply his skills.

He finally focused on one technology. He founded America’s first wire rope company.

Coordinating with many other private sector innovators he conceived, engineered, and built the Brooklyn Bridge. All without government participation.

Joe Biden, meet John Roebling.

Happy 132nd birthday to the Brooklyn Bridge.

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