This site is meant to serve as a resource where you can get some quick information on the people presented. The heroes are selected at random and there was no intention of selecting the "best" heroes nor to exclude anyone.

Please report any incomplete or incorrect information and broken links. You are encouraged to make nominations for additional heroes.

Simple definitions of a hero:
1. Someone who acts to help another with no thought for herself or himself.
2. Someone who is admired for achievements or noble qualities.

American Heroes Who Inspire the World

The category buttons below will be your research guide. Click one and then click on the selected picture to get more information on that individual. Data is presented briefly in list format. Should you check the related links, you will view additional and more precise info. Also, use the Google search engines provided should you wish even further referral sites.

Last Updated: May 19, 2009
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