Jim Feezel (1925–2020), WWII hero who drove tank through Dachau gate

Jim Feezel was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II who drove a tank through the gate of Dachau concentration camp, liberating its prisoners from the Nazis.

Jesse Owens

Jesse Owens was one of the greatest track stars—and one of the most beloved Olympians—of all time. In a year when hate threatened to overshadow the Olympic Games being held in Nazi Germany, Owens delighted the free world by winning four gold medals and destroying Adolf Hitler's notion that his Aryan athletes were superior to black competitors. The photos taken of Owens at those 1936 games, and in the years before and after, depict an amazing athlete who has inspired generations of people of all races. In honor of Owens, we present a photo celebration of his life and legacy.

Simcha Rotem (1924–2018), Warsaw ghetto uprising fighter

Resistance fighter against the Nazis in the heroic 1943 uprising.

Joachim Roenneberg (1919–2018), Norwegian World War II hero

Leader of a daring raid that crippled Nazis’ nuclear ambitions.

Marion Pritchard (1920–2016), Dutch Holocaust hero

Dutch woman helped save the lives of many Jews during the Holocaust.

Actors Making Statements

Celebrity is a powerful thing in our world. Many actors and actresses use their fame to advance the causes and political positions they care about. It's not unusual to hear a movie star voice an opinion on current events or to see one prominently featured on a charitable organization's advertising. A celebrity endorsement can do a lot for a cause, and it's usually easy for a star to pitch in by loaning their face and words to the fight