National Heroes Day – March 12, 2010

Posted by admin on March 12, 2010 under Active Organizations, Heroes, Resources | Comments are off for this article

(from the National Heroes Day web site: http://www.NationalHeroesDay.com)
It has become fashionable to overstate the idea of heroes in our culture today. But where are the REAL heroes for today’s children and young adults? Historically, there are countless heroes who have become lost or forgotten. The major goal of National Heroes Day is to bring them back into the spotlight they deserve. By reading and talking about the great men and women who have made our world a better place, our youth will be inspired to follow in their footsteps. As they learn about REAL heroes in every field of human endeavor, they will begin to see that perseverance and determination can indeed change the world. National Heroes Day can plant the seeds for the growth of REAL heroes for the future. It is our goal to inspire students of all ages to rediscover the forgotten heroes from the past and recognize their significant contributions to the advancement of mankind.

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Today we celebrate the heroes in our lives, unique for each person and, as a real hero, a positive force for many, many others.

National Heroes Day is a program of  AIHE - American Institute for History Education