On every front, we faced down impossible odds -- and out of the ashes of conflict, America rose more prepared than ever to meet the challenges of the day, sure that there was no trial we could not overcome.

WHITEHOUSE: The White House

But Garcia rose phoenix-like from the ashes and rebuilt his career by dint of skillful financing, deft timing and a dash of self-dealing.

FORBES: Feathered Nest

The first to arrive was a beaming Florencio Avalos, who stepped out of the "Fenix-2" capsule, named for the mythical bird that rose from ashes.

CNN: After a final day together, miners begin to disband