Bernice Gottlieb International adoption pioneer
Her program was “believed to be unprecedented in the world history of adoption.”
From This is True for 30 August 2026
hero
Selfless humans who chose to risk their own safety or lives to improve the human condition or save others.
Randy Mantooth Actor and medic proponent
He was “just an actor” but realized that what he played on TV affected real life in a dramatic way.
From This is True for 12 July 2026
William Foege Epidemiologist
Mass vaccinations didn’t work to stop smallpox. Foege came up with the idea that did work.
From This is True for 1 February 2026
Charles Norman Shay Combat medic
“I have always been proud to be a medic. It’s a special privilege.”
From This is True for 14 December 2025
Joseph McNeil Quiet protestor
McNeil was a protestor, but was far from a radical anarchist.
From This is True for 7 September 2025
Simon Groot Seedsman
Groot helped feed the world by making things easier for small farmers.
From This is True for 13 July 2025
Geneviève Callerot Resistance farmer-novelist
She defied the Nazis in occupied France and led at least 200 people to freedom.
From This is True for 19 January 2025
Phyllis Latour Spy
To be blunt, Latour was a spy during World War II who parachuted into occupied France.
From This is True for 15 October 2023
Traute Lafrenz The righteous
“She is a heroine of freedom and humanity.”
From This is True for 20 March 2023
Kenneth Rowe The former No Kum-sok
Rowe said he never second-guessed his decision to defect and live in the United States.
From This is True for 1 January 2023