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  • Hachiko

    Hachiko: The World’s Most Loyal Dog

    Dogs are known for being loyal companions -- but we've never met any as faithful as Hachiko, an Akita from Japan who spent 10 years waiting for his master. Read More

  • Fred

    After WWII Rescue, Soldier Devotes Life to Helping his Saviors

    When an American fighter pilot was shot out of the sky over Papua New Guinea during World War II, a group of friendly natives saved his life. Ever since, he's devoted his life to repaying the favor. Read More

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    One Thousand Paper Cranes for Peace: The Story of Sadako Sasaki

    Thanks to one young Japanese girl, Sadako Sasaki and one thousand paper cranes, millions of people around the world are coming together in peace. Here is her story. Read More

  • code talkers

    Code Talkers: The Secret Heroes of World War II

    During World War II, a small group of Native American tribesmen were entrusted with translating the Allied troops' secret messages into a secret code based on their own native languages. Read More

  • Phan Thi Kim Phuc

    Child of War Turned Peace Activist: Phan Thi Kim Phuc

    Remember the photo of a little girl running naked down the street, covered in napalm? Amazingly, she survived the horrors of the Vietnam War -- and grew up to become a world-renowned activist for peace and forgiveness. Read More

  • voytek

    Voytek, the Soldier Bear

    Voytek may sound like an average (G.I.) Joe – but there are a few important distinctions. Voyek was quite a bit hairier than his fellow men. He could sleep for weeks at a time, eat every last bite of whatever sludge was being served at the mess hall – and did we mention he weighed nearly 500 pounds? Read More

  • temples

    Insurance Agent Builds 8th Wonder of the World

    The Temples of Damanhur are a series of stunning painted underground rooms and tunnels, as breathtaking as the Sistine Chapel. But their origins may surprise you. Read More

  • shirin edabi

    Behind the Veil: Iran’s Shirin Ebadi

    Iran's first female judge lost her title after the Iranian Revolution -- but now, this Nobel Prize-winner is fighting for women's equality in her country. And she hopes one million others will join her. Read More

  • aung san suu kyi

    The Martyr of Myanmar: Aung San Suu Kyi

    She may weigh only 100 pounds and wear flowers in her hair, but the remarkable Aung San Suu Kyi could be Myanmar's greatest hope for peace. Read More


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