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
public service
Cops, firefighters, medics, soldiers, and similar
Olivia Hooker School psychologist
“It’s not about you or me,” she said, “it’s about what we can give to this world.”
From This is True for 25 November 2018
Todd Bol Little Free Library creator
Bol was the creator of the Little Free Library movement.
From This is True for 21 October 2018
Sidney Shachnow The persevering
The ultimate in overcoming, surviving, and prospering in the face of evil.
From This is True for 30 September 2018
Lawrence Martin-Bittman Propagandist spy
“I openly admit that I did a lot of damage to the West, particularly to the United States, as a specialist in dirty tricks.”
From This is True for 23 September 2018
Naomi Parker Fraley “Rosie” Model
The physical inspiration for the “Rosie” cultural icon.
From This is True for 21 January 2018
Anna Mae Hays Brigadier General
She was the first woman in U.S. military history to be promoted to General.
From This is True for 7 January 2018
Lilli Hornig Scientist
Dr. Hornig was one of about a dozen surviving scientists from the Manhattan Project.
From This is True for 19 November 2017
Barbara Blaine Healing Force
Blaine founded the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests.
From This is True for 1 October 2017
Anne Dufourmantelle Risk-taking philosopher
“Being alive is a risk. Life is a metamorphosis and it begins with this risk.”
From This is True for 23 July 2017