When the Titanic sank, it carried millionaire John Jacob Astor IV. The money in his bank account was enough to build 30 Titanics. However, faced with mortal danger, he chose what he deemed morally right and gave up his spot in a lifeboat to save two frightened children.
Millionaire Isidor Straus, co-owner of the largest American chain of department stores, "Macy's," who was also on the Titanic, said:
"I will never enter a lifeboat before other men."
His wife, Ida Straus, also refused to board the lifeboat, giving her spot to her newly appointed maid, Ellen Bird. She decided to spend her last moments of life with her husband.
These wealthy individuals preferred to part with their wealth, and even their lives, rather than compromise their moral principles. Their choice in favor of moral values highlighted the brilliance of human civilization and human nature.(unknown)

Outstanding!

Its always women and children first regardless of who you are.
Maritime code of conduct.

Try explaining that in a large Metropolitain area tomorrow. That is a lost art.

John Jacob Astor started the American fur company, this must be a grandson or sumpin

John Jacob Astor the 4th.

Yes, they always kept the 5th under the seat.

Things have changed since then for sure

Now days when you speak of morals, everyone thinks your talking about mushrooms.

That would be a rare quality today!

cool story,

Thank you for sharing this. May they always rest in peace

Different times for sure

Must be his great grandson as it lists his name J. J. A. IV.

In today's world, it's every man for himself! That's what it's come to. Sad.

Yep