Throughout the ages, there have been many inspirational people, but there are certain individuals that can simply never be erased from the global consciousness. This is because their accomplishments during their lifetimes were great enough to change the world forever. From a man that went from being a slave to a vice-presidential candidate, to a fearless aviation pioneer and one of the greatest humanitarians the world has ever seen, be sure to enjoy 12 mini-biographies of some of the most inspirational people ever to have lived:
