6 Famous National Heroes And Their Stories

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Have you ever wondered why certain personalities become world famous? What traits do they possess which takes them to the top of the world? Every country has produced individuals who later on become the national hero of that country. Their contributions to the restoration of the country’s identity make the “national hero” of their respective countries. Matching their personality would seem next to impossible for the future generations.

Every country has national heroes who have contributed tremendously towards one’s own country. Their stories would be very inspirational and motivational for the future generations. There are however a few illuminating examples of national heroes of different countries which are as follows:

· Mahatma Gandhi- He was born on the 2nd of October, 1869 in Porbandar (British India) as Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. He is given the title of “Father of Nation” and hence called Bapu by Indians. He has contributed tremendously towards freedom of India from the treacherous British rule. In 1893, he became the part of the civil rights movement in South Africa which ended in 1914. His movements in the struggle for Indian Independence have succeeded in ending the brutal British rule in India. He was associated with the Khilafat movement, Non-cooperation movement, Non-violence movement, Satyagraha and Quit India movement, etc. He has also played an active role in World War 1 and 2. He was assassinated on 30th January, 1948.

· Nelson Mandela- He was born on 18th July, 1918 and noted as a South African Anti-apartheid revolutionary and a politician who was the President of South Africa from the year 1994 to 1999. His revolutionary activities include Law Studies and the ANC Youth League, the Congress of the People and the Treason Trial, Defiance Campaign and Transvaal ANC Presidency. His focus was on dismantling the legacy of the apartheid through the elimination of institutionalized racism, inequality and poverty and promoting racial reconciliation. He has also served an imprisonment of 27 years after which he was released by an international campaign.

Abraham Lincoln- He was born on 12th February, 1809 and was the 16th President of the United States of America. He served as a president from March 1861 until April 1865 when he was assassinated. He was the leader of many constitutional, moral and military crisis in the United States. The American Civil War which abolished slavery, modernized the economy and strengthened the National Government was possible under his leadership. He belonged to a poor family and was self-educated. He became a country lawyer and became associated with several revolutions in America during his tenure of the presidency. In fact, he is regarded as the best among the presidents of America till now. Most of the American people treat him as the biggest hero of their country and their idol.

Paul Bogle- He was born in 1820 and was a Jamaica Baptist deacon. He is one of the National Heroes of Jamaica. He led the Morant Bay Protest in 1865 which focused on justice and fair treatment for all the citizens of Jamaica. Due to his leadership of this rebellion, he was captured and was sentenced to death on 24th October, 1865 in the Morant Bay Court House by the authorities of the United Kingdom. His sole aim was to improve the condition of the poor and remove the grievances of the poor farmers. The head side of the 10 cent coin in Jamaica depicts this national hero.

Charles Aznavour- He was born in 22nd May, 1924 and received the title of National Hero of Armenia. He is involved in film, music, political and public activities. In the year 2009, he became the ambassador of Armenia to Switzerland and a permanent delegate to the United Nations Organization in Geneva.

Abdul Halim- He was born on 27th December, 1911 and was the 4th Prime Minister of Indonesia. He is ranked amongst the top most national heroes of Indonesia. He made an active contribution towards the establishment of the Emergency Government of the Republic of Indonesia in Sumatra. He died on 4th July, 1987.