: Athletes like Pat Tillman and Muhammad Ali are celebrated for sacrificing personal gain or status for their principles. Key Characteristics of American Heroism
: Overcoming significant adversity or humble beginnings to achieve a "greater good". American Hero
: Standing firm in convictions, even when those beliefs are unpopular or lead to personal risk. My Mom, the American Hero, and (Today) the Birthday Girl : Athletes like Pat Tillman and Muhammad Ali
: Figures such as Martin Luther King Jr. and Ralph Bunche shifted the focus toward civil rights, diplomacy, and social justice. the American Hero