https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonianmag/meet-100-most-significant-americans-all-time-180953341/
A new, special issue of Smithsonian magazine attempts the impossible: to list out the most significant people in United States history. T.A. Frail. November 17, 2014. Muhammad Ali, Abraham Lincoln

https://www.nps.gov/subjects/tellingallamericansstories/americanheroes.htm
American Heroes. Here, we celebrate and honor some American Heroes and the places associated with them. Many American heroes are famous people; but not all famous people are heroes. The people we identify as heroes are those who embody characteristics that we admire and aspire to -- the best versions of ourselves.

https://www.history.com/news/6-american-heroes-of-wwi
6 American Heroes of WWI. From a balloon-busting fighter ace and a Navy escape artist to one of the Marine Corps' most legendary sergeants, meet six servicemen who distinguished themselves on

https://stacker.com/art-culture/25-american-folk-heroes-and-stories-behind-them
Learn about the origins and legends of 25 American folk heroes, from Br'er Rabbit to John Henry, who represent various aspects of American culture and history. Discover how these tales reflect the values, challenges, and diversity of the nation and its people.

https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2006/12/the-100-most-influential-figures-in-american-history/305384/
We asked 10 eminent historians. The result, collected here, is The Atlantic 's 100 picks. (More on America's most influential filmmakers, musicians, critics, architects, and poets—and how we

https://www.americanhistorycentral.com/heroes-patriots-american-history-introduction/
August 9, 2022. The history of the United States of America is filled with heroes and patriots — men and women — who helped shape the course of the nation. From exploration to Colonial America; from the American Revolution to the Civil War; from Reconstruction to the 21st Century, heroes and patriots have come from all walks of life

https://www.cnn.com/interactive/2023/02/us/black-history-month-unsung-heroes/
Flo Kennedy • 1916-2000. Florynce "Flo" Kennedy's vibrant personality and signature cowboy hat hardly went unnoticed, but what made her truly memorable was her fervent activism. As a

https://www.oprahdaily.com/life/g25954127/african-american-historical-figures/
Getty Images. When it comes to pioneers in African American history, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, Maya Angelou, James Baldwin, and Muhammad Ali are often mentioned—and rightfully so. But what do you know about other Black history heroes, like Claudette Colvin, Alice Coachman, or Shirley Chisholm?

https://americanhistory.si.edu/explore/exhibitions/american-heroes
Learn about the nisei soldiers who volunteered to serve in the U.S. Army despite being imprisoned in camps by the government. See how they became the most decorated unit of its size and received the Congressional Gold Medal.

https://www.history.com/news/black-heroes-american-revolution
Learn about the extraordinary contributions of seven African Americans who fought for freedom and liberty in the war for independence. From Crispus Attucks, the first martyr, to Colonel Tye, the guerrilla leader, discover their stories and achievements.

https://www.legendsofamerica.com/heroes-patriots/
Learn about the brave and noble men and women who have made America a better place. From the Founding Fathers to the Buffalo Soldiers, from Clara Barton to Albert Einstein, discover the stories and achievements of American heroes and patriots.

https://www.inspiremore.com/20-extraordinary-black-american-heroes/
Filled with stories of bravery, determination, justice, compassion, and talent, here are 20 Black Americans who changed the world as we know it! 1. Claudette Colvin was just 15 years old when she refused to move to the back of a bus in Montgomery, Alabama. She stood up for her rights before Rosa Parks famously did the same.

https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2014/03/18/291120789/here-are-the-24-heroic-stories-behind-todays-medals-of-honor
Vietnam veterans Melvin Morris (center), Jose Rodela (obscured) and Santiago J. Erevia (left) received the Medal of Honor from President Obama at the White House on Thursday. Win McNamee/Getty

https://time.com/6193350/forgotten-founders-us-independence-day/
Nancy Hart, one of the unsung heroes of the American revolutionary period. Fotosearch/Getty Images. ... The American Revolution and its Discontents 1773-1783. Lemuel Haynes (1753-1833)

https://historyneedsnewheroes.com/home/about/what-does-it-mean-to-be-an-american-hero/
How do we define an American hero? This project explores the notion of heroism in American history and culture, and challenges the white-centric and male-dominated view of heroes. It highlights the stories of everyday Americans who fought for justice and made a lasting impact on society.

https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/blog/2013/08/28/50-years-american-heroes
A blog post by Valerie Jarrett honoring the leaders and ordinary people who fought for civil rights and social justice in the past 50 years. It includes President Obama's speech, photos, and links to related articles and videos.

https://www.history.com/news/6-unsung-heroes-of-the-american-revolution
Nathanael Greene was the unlikeliest of military heroes. Born a Quaker, raised a pacifist and afflicted with asthma, the Rhode Island native was even denied election as an officer in the Kentish

https://www.cnn.com/interactive/2021/02/us/little-known-black-history-figures/
But this month we are focusing instead on 28 seminal Black figures - one for each day of February - who don't often make the history books. Each transformed America in a profound way. Many

https://www.thrillist.com/entertainment/nation/marilyn-monroe-john-wayne-stephen-colbert-top-our-list-of-americans
22. Bruce Springsteen. Even though "Born in the USA" is actually about as patriotic a tune as the Afghan national anthem, the Boss' songs of the blue-collar struggle ring true with every

https://www.today.com/parents/celebrate-black-history-2/african-american-historical-figures-rcna13367
Here are Black American heroes to celebrate this month — and every month. 1. Claudette Colvin. Claudette Colvin, civil rights activist, made history in 1955 as a teen. Craig Barritt / Getty

https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-80-years-in-a-nazi-grave-jewish-american-wwii-hero-reburied-under-star-of-david/
US soldiers carry the coffin of 1st. Lt. Nathan B. Baskind, who was buried in a German mass grave after being killed in WWII and recently reburied after DNA testing proved his identity, in

https://www.vanityfair.com/style/story/towa-bird-american-hero
On her debut album, 'American Hero,' the 25-year-old queer musician celebrates identity, joins the "lesbian renaissance," and becomes the representation she never had.

https://historycollection.com/10-american-heroes-first-world-war-know/
Here are some American heroes of the First World War, some of whom won everlasting fame, and others whom history has overlooked. Frank Luke Jr. poses with the wreckage of a downed observation balloon. Luke was the leading American fighter ace at the time of his death in 1918. National Archives Frank Luke Jr.

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/05/books/review/lisa-cline-ransome-raul-colon-stacy-innerst-picture-book-biographies.html
Heroes can be nebbishy linguists, math-loving girls, eloquent orators, soft-spoken housebuilders and excellent arguers. They get in trouble, make mistakes, find themselves unfairly dismissed. But

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2024/06/29/metro/stephen-minehan-30-years/
'A true American hero;' 30 years after his death, firefighter Stephen Minehan is honored in Dorchester By Ava Berger Globe Correspondent, Updated June 29, 2024, 5:30 p.m. Email to a Friend

https://www.msn.com/en-us/tv/news/my-hero-academia-all-might-s-american-inspiration-explained/ar-BB1p3sB2
All Might, a Japanese character, embodies American superhero traits, reflecting America's influence on Japan's hero scene. America's hero licensing system and quirk laws inspired Japan's current

https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/653487/unsung-heroes-history
13. Wendell Smith // Pioneering Black Sportswriter. Wendell Smith grew up wanting to play sports, not write about them. But despite attention from a scout from the Detroit Tigers, being a Black

https://gamerant.com/my-hero-academia-mha-chapter-427-spoilers-leaks/
Please verify your email address. My Hero Academia's final arc begins with chapter 427, focusing on Spinner's fate and the League of Villains' remnants. The mystery man's identity may be revealed

https://music.apple.com/us/album/70s-heroes/1754314659
Listen to 70s Heroes by Various Artists on Apple Music. 2024. 70 Songs. Duration: 4 hours, 28 minutes. Album · 2024 · 70 Songs. Home; Browse; Radio; Search; Open in Music. Try Beta. 70s Heroes. Various Artists . POP · 2024 . Preview. June 29, 2024 70 Songs, 4 hours, 28 minutes ℗ 2024 Warner Music Group - X5 Music Group.

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/06/mother-american-hero-pat-tillman-slams-espn-giving/
American hero Pat Tillman walked away from his NFL career to fight for America after 9/11. He was tragically killed in 2004 in a friendly fire incident. The Gateway Pundit reported that ESPN is planning to award Prince Harry the Pat Tillman Award for Service at the upcoming ESPYs award ceremony.