working with truman was senate staff aide bertram gross. big upturn during world war ii was based on government spending for more production. when those contracts were withdrawn, we said things could topple to pieces. everyone felt that way. ed. it could have top people feared a return of hard times. the man leading the nation out of the depression made bold promises. a second bill of rights under which a new basis of security and prosperity can be established for all regardless of station or race or creed. among these are the right to a useful and remunerative job in the industries or shops or farms or mines throughout the nation. roosevelt captured the high ground in his state of the union message with the economic bill of rights. republicans were forced to say, "me, too. jobs for all." the air was full of it. we had to have jobs for all. however, after working in the campaign, i began to feel, "this is nice rhetoric. will they do things?" out of that thinking came the original full employment bill. based upon the idea of both parties com

selena and the others are standing on a spiny ridge just above this menacing crevasse known as the bertramnd looked down, i was surprised at how big it was. >> just as selena and her group approaches the imposing crevasse, her group and others are enjoying a view. >> it was crystal clear, just perfect. perfect. >> meanwhile, in selena and jeremiah's group, the seven climbers decide to follow an old climbing tradition. the group leaders split family members and loved ones into two different rope climbs, separating jeremiah and selena and father and son, cleve and coal joiner. >> his whole reason behind that was in case there was an accident, that the families wouldn't be together, so there would be a better chance of survival or less injury. >> just before jeremiah goes on ahead, selena pulls him aside again with that nagging feeling. >> i whispered it because i didn't want anyone to know this since i was the only girl. i said, i am really scared right now. he said, we'll be okay. >> it's just before 9:00 a.m. selena and jeremiah's groups are en route to the top while a preacher and harry s