Who would you nominate as the hero of the last century ?

Answer 1

Abraham Lincoln

Answer 2

When Time magazine was preparing it Man of the (20th) Century, I began to ponder who they might select. A political leader would have been an easy choice, or perhaps a leader of peace. However, I myself thought that the person thus selected would be one whose actions and works impacted the most people in the strongest way.

Given that the nature of society changed fundamentally one August morning in 1945 with the detonation of a nuclear device over Hiroshima, Japan, I thought that the string of events that led to what is now virtually a fundamental limit on war would yield the greatest impact on human society. That string of events passed through a patent office in Switzerland, where a 26-year-old man realised that there was a fundamental connection between matter and energy. This string of events led to the knowledge of the energy potential of an atom, providing the means by which mankind could destroy itself, or looking from the deterrence point-of-view, keep mankind sane enough from waging total war that would devastate millions. There was also born out of that the potential for a new kind of power, one that could propel mankind forward in technology and the elimination of hunger and disease, should we choose to apply it in that way.

I guessed that Time magazine would select that man from the patent office, Mr. Albert Einstein. When I saw that my guess had been correct, I was not surprised. He would be my nomination.

Answer 3

Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill

Answer 4

Bomber Harris; he was blamed for bombing cities and homes and all the rest of it- why did nobody blame Churchill?????the orders came from him. Harris was a decent, upright man who wanted nothing but the best for his country, and his devastation on seeing the casualty lists was apparently terrible to see. He was a hero at a time when there were so many heros and should not be maligned now when he cannot defend himself. Churchill had him for a scapegoat, nothing more, and Harris deserved every medal in the book.

Answer 5

Superman Christopher Reeves. He was truly a hero who stuck it out and caused others to rally in support of his cause. This is what defines a true hero, when the chips are down they rise above the fray and show true grit. This was the only Superman I ever thought deserved the name other than Jesus Christ. Chris was a true hero.

Answer 6

Winston Churchill. He spoke out against Hitler and the Nazis *long* before anyone else did; he warned everyone they were evil, even when it cost him political power. When he was proved right, and they turned to him for help, he stood firm. He, more than any other individual, was responsible for the defeat of the Nazis and their appalling ideology. I nominate him as Hero of the Millennium!

Answer 7

Jim Morrison

Answer 8

Winston Churchill

Answer 9

Chuck Norris

Answer 10

Martin Luther King or Albert Einstein

Answer 11

U. S. President Ronald Wilson Reagan