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Bono is the lead singer of the Irish rock band U2, and has long been an activist for humanitarian efforts. Some of his work involves programs that have improved the lives of people living in Africa.

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No ditsy dame here! She was a talented comedienne and shrewd business woman who changed the way woman were regarded in the male dominated TV industry of the mid 1900's.

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British author who used the pen to fight against the totalitarian rule that he saw spreading through Europe in mid-1900's. Most famous for "Animal Farm" and "1984", but was also known for his political activism as well

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One of America's greatest environmentalists, he played an important role in establishing the first national parks and leading the conservation movement of the early 20th century.

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President Carter installed solar panels on the White House roof, and became a major proponent of energy conservation. #socialchange

I nominate Jimmy, too, but more for his efforts to promote peace in the middle east between Israel and its surrounding Arab neighbors. (Mr. G)

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In 1990 Iraq, under Saddam Hussein, invaded Kuwait; a smaller, but sovereign neighboring country. US forces led by President George H.W. Bush drove Iraqi forces out of Kuwait and freed the country.

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Berners-Lee not only invented the World Wide Web, but established it as a free and open platform for the world to use.

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B.R.AMBEDKAR

Dr.B.R.Ambedkar was an Indian economist, politician and social reformer.  He advocated against the social discrimination of Dalits while supporting women rights and labour.  He was Independent India’s first law minister and the architect of the Constitution of India. He was involved in campaigning and negotiations for India's independence, publishing journals advocating political rights and social freedom for Dalits, and contributing significantly to the establishment of the state of India. He concentrated on educating Dalits and making an effect on uplifting their lives.

#womanrights

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Tiruppur Kumaran was an Indian revolutionary who participated in the Indian Independence Movement.  He stood up against the oppression of the British rule in India.  He led protests against the British’s harsh administration. He died saving the Indian flag. He is probably the only person in history to have given his life, defending his motherland’s flag

#don'tlettheflagfall

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Subramania Bharathi was an Indian poet, freedom fighter and social reformer from Tami Nadu. His poems were patriotic, brought out the heroism, bravery and valor in every Indian to fight against the oppressing British rule. He also threw light on many societal problems like the lack of education to girls, child labor and caste discrimination.  One of his poems, depicts a revolutionary woman, who is educated, brave and is strong to correct society’s mistakes. Bharathi’s pen was harsh to superstitions and societal myths. His poems, written in Tamil, were not only sensational but also inspiring and motivational.  He opposed child marriage, dowry and strongly supported women’s rights, gender equality and widow remarriage.

#inspirationthoughpoems

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In 1936 at the olympics, held by Nazi Germany, Luz Long gave advice to Jesse Owens which helped him qualify and eventually win the race. He did all of this despite Hitler being there, and was later awarded the 4th olympic medal (Pierre de Coubertin medal) for sportsmanship.
#SportsHistory
#NaziGermany

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Nellie Bly worked as an investigative journalist, and in 1887 she helped to uncover the terrible conditions in mental asylums across the country.
#SocialChange
#Journalist

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When Eminem was young, he struggled from poverty and was bullied by other students. He also attempted suicides but today, he is one of the most famous artist/rapper.

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The Suffragettes were a group of female dissidents, who protested for the rights for women to vote in public elections. #WSPU

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Oprah Winfrey is currently the most influential woman on Earth. She was kicked out for being so emotional which made her not be suitable on Television but however, she is one of the most successful woman on Earth.

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Malcolm X was not only a representative for the African-American people, as he was also an important activist for The Nation of Islam in the 1950's and 60's. #humanrightsactivist
#african-americanmuslimminister

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Even though Dr.Seuss is currently the most successful children's author in history, his book was rejected by 27 publishers.

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Lenny Bruce was an influential stand up comedian and satirist. Since he spoke about a lot of controversial topics during his acts, he became the face of freedom of speech in the early 50's. #socialcritic #freedomofspeech #standupcomedian

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Kin Koo, also known as Baekbeon, was a Korean Nationalist politician. He was a leader of Korean independence movement against the Japanese Empire when there was Korea under Japanese rule.
#PoliticalHistory #Leader #Home_CountryHistory

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General Douglas Mac Arthur was an American general who commanded the southwest Pacific in World War II. He succeed Allied occupation of postwar Japan and led United Nations forces in the Korean War.
#MilitaryHistory

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Havel was an activist who took a stand against the communist ideals of the Czechoslovakian government. A firm believer in non-violent protest, his efforts were not in vain as he was then appointed President. #economicstand #politicalstand

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Count Thurn, a protestant count, tried two Imperial governors who allegedly exploited their power, which proved them guilty. Thurn along with his other protestants threw the governors out of a window. #religiousstand #prague

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One of the first to develop, apply and explore ideas for the American animation industry. He introduced several developments in the production of cartoons. He onfluenced and made contributions to entertainment during the 20th century

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She was a perfect example of feminine beauty and glamour. She was admired for her charity work, in particular her work with AIDS patient,s and supporting the campaign for banning landmines.

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First female prime minister of India. She was in power from between 1966-77 and 1980-84. She was assassinated in 1984 by her Sikh bodyguards.

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Muhammad Ali took a stand against injustice by refusing to fight in the Vietnam War, as he thought it was morally wrong.
#freddomofchoice, #religiouschoice

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Harriet Tubman was a woman in the mid 1800s that took a stand against slavery by sneaking them to Canada, and she was a part of the underground railroad. #Antislavery, #Racialequality, #Femaleleaders

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Steve Biko took a stand against apartheid and the South African government by refusing to go to school that only taught in Afrikaans. #Racialequality, #FreedomofChoice

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Mahatma Gandhi was a man who took a stand against the British rule in India and wanted independence for the people of India. #Politicalleaders, #Freethepeople

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Martin Luther King Jr. led and organized a movement for racial equality and against Jim Crow Laws, and led the NAACP.
#Racialequality, #Politicalleaders,

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A philosopher that advocated for ideas that supported democracy, John Locke took a stand against the ideal of nobility. #famousphilospher #intelectualstand

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Geun Hye Park is a first women president of South Korea. She was a member of Korean National Assembly.
#FemaileLeader #PoliticalHistory #HomeCountryHistory

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This french writer wrote a letter , in 1898 , against the unfair trial of Alfred Dreyfus, a French Army General accused  of espionage. #Francehistory #famouswriter

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For her work among the poor and dying of India, Mother Teresa of Calcutta (1910-1997) won the Nobel Prize for Peace in 1979. #religioushistory #women'shistory #localhistory

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His goal was Tibet’s independence but Tibet was forced to be a part of China. He fled to India where he continue to fight for Tibet’s independence. #religious leader #foreignrelations #Indianhistory

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George Washington was a military and political leader and took a stand against British colonial rule in the 1770s
#PoliticalLeader
#MilitaryLeader

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Rosa Parks took a stand against segregation by refusing give up her seat for a white person, which led to the Bus Boycott in Montgomery, Alabama. #Racialequality, #Socialchange, #Femaleleaders

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Nelson Mandela stood up to Apartheid through his leadership of the ANC and his eventual presidency of South Aftica. #Politicalleader #racialleader #socialchange