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
Carrie Ann Lucas Champion of the disabled
Angered by discrimination against the disabled, Lucas sued, and won.
From This is True for 3 March 2019
Dick Churchill Escapee
Churchill was the last of the participants of the real “Great Escape” alive.
From This is True for 17 February 2019
Millicent Young Pilot
The training was strenuous, following the same program as male pilots.
From This is True for 20 January 2019
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