Martha Lillard Easy breather

Lillard was the last known person in the United States to still rely on an iron lung.

From This is True for 5 July 2026

Honestie Hodges Debate symbol

The Honestie Hodges case spurred a national dialogue about how police deal with children.

From This is True for 29 November 2020

Vesna Vulović High-faller

Vulović gained fame as the survivor of the highest ever fall by a human being without a parachute.

From This is True for 25 December 2016

Chris Sizemore The Real Eve

She was the real woman behind “The Three Faces of Eve” …only there were more than three.

From This is True for 31 July 2016

Jerrie Mock Circumnavigating pilot

Mock decided to do what Amelia Earhart couldn’t: fly around the world — except Mock would do it by herself.

From This is True for 5 October 2014

Elwin Wilson Repentant racist

Wilson apologized in person — face-to-face, like a man, bringing his son with him.

From This is True for 7 April 2013