The Best Historical Memes We've Found That Truly Inspired Us

February 18, 2022 41.1k votes 5.8k voters 150.5k views

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Vote up the memes with stories that inspire you.

There are so many inspiring stories throughout history. Whether they be about people or events, the stories can leave you feeling hope for humanity again. These memes did that for us.

Vote up the memes we've found that give you those feelings of hope and inspiration.

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2,528 VOTES
When 57 Prison Inmates Jumped Into Action To Save Plane Crash Victims
Photo: historyinmemes / Instagram
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3,512 VOTES
When Betty White Risked Her Own Career To Help A Black Artist's Career
Photo: iamthirtyaf / Instagram
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3,680 VOTES
When A Union Colonel's Parents Were Proud Of Their Son's Burial
Photo: History Hustle / History General Knowledge / Facebook
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2,097 VOTES
When An American POW Came Up With A Creative Way To Save Hundreds Of Prisoners
Photo: u/gregthegamer4646 / Reddit
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3,629 VOTES
When An American Farmer Took Care Of Interned Farmers' Land In Their Absence
Photo: Leduc Legion Branch No. 108 / Facebook
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3,254 VOTES
When Volvo Put Safety Above Money Making
Photo: Mind Blowing Facts / Facebook

When 57 Prison Inmates Jumped Into Action To Save Plane Crash Victims

When Betty White Risked Her Own Career To Help A Black Artist's Career

When A Union Colonel's Parents Were Proud Of Their Son's Burial

When An American POW Came Up With A Creative Way To Save Hundreds Of Prisoners

When An American Farmer Took Care Of Interned Farmers' Land In Their Absence

When Volvo Put Safety Above Money Making