They Made News, Part 1 - The B-25 Empire State Building crash of 1945 and the sinking of the Flying Enterprise in 1952

The transcript recounts a journalist's experience covering the 1945 incident where a Mitchell bomber crashed into the Empire State Building. The journalist received a call about the event and quickly made his way to the scene. Despite initial resistance from security, he managed to gain access by posing as a doctor. He then climbed several floors to reach the impact site, capturing exclusive photographs of the aftermath, including the damage and victims.

In what year did the Mitchell bomber hit the Empire State Building?

• 1943

• 1944

• 1946

• 1945

What was the narrator's initial reaction upon receiving the call about the bomber incident?

• He called the police

• He went back to sleep

• He rushed to the scene

• He ignored the call

How did the narrator manage to enter the Empire State Building despite the crowd?

• He showed his press badge

• He pretended to be a doctor

• He bribed the guard

• He sneaked in through a back door

What challenge did the narrator face while trying to reach the 79th floor?

• He lost his camera

• He was stopped by security

• He was too tired to climb

• The elevator was out of service

Why did the narrator believe he had exclusive photos of the incident?

• He was the only one allowed inside

• Others were too scared to enter

• Others didn't want to climb the stairs

• He had a better camera