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Category: Heroes and Heroines

Blog posts by author Lynette M. Burrows about men and women who inspire through acts of courage, generosity, and/or selflessness.

Memorial Day, It’s a Privilege to Remember

Photograph of some of the gravestones at Arlington Cemetary each with a small American flag placed in front of the stone.

Over the years, I’ve written many blog posts about Memorial Day and about American and others who served their country in conflicts throughout history.

Published May 19, 2025
Categorized as Heroes and Heroines, History, Holidays, Inspiration and Motivation, People & Customs, Strong Women Tagged Lynette M. Burrows

She Lived with Courage and Conviction

Black and white Portrait photo of Hannah Szenes in her military uniform

Hannah Szenes, a Hungarian Jew, saw the swell of anti-Semitism before WWII. Because of that, she became a symbol of courage, conviction, and self-sacrifice.

Published April 21, 2025
Categorized as Heroes and Heroines, Inspiration and Motivation, Strong Women Tagged courage, Hannah Szenes, Inspirations, Lynette M. Burrows

She was One Who Tried for Justice And Freedom

Headshot of Dorothy I Height

Learn about the woman who wanted to be known as one who tried Dorothy Height did more than try. Her dedication and tireless efforts were remarkable.

Published March 17, 2025
Categorized as Heroes and Heroines, Inspiration and Motivation, Strong Women Tagged black history month, dorothy height, Lynette M. Burrows

The Woman Who Made it an American Thanksgiving

The author of the nursery rhyme, “Mary Had a Little Lamb,” was an influencer (before social media) and the mother of the American Thanksgiving holiday.

Published November 18, 2024
Categorized as Heroes and Heroines, Holidays, Inspiration and Motivation, People & Customs, Strong Women Tagged Inspirations, Lynette M. Burrows, Thanksgiving

Spy, Loyalist, and Diplomat

She was an influential Mohawk woman during the Revolutionary War. A spy, loyalist and diplomat, and a Clan Mother, Molly Brant straddled two worlds.

Published October 14, 2024
Categorized as Heroes and Heroines, History, Inspiration and Motivation, Strong Women Tagged native american, strong women, women in history, women's history month

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