Whether it's raising big money for a good cause, or storming a beach in the name of freedom or just simply making your own mind and body healthier, these people will teach you how to make a difference in the world today.

Many of us have been touched by the war in the Gulf. Imagine how many more were affected by WWII. Veterans of that war are dying off at a rate of 1,100 a day. Take a moment to watch one vet tell his story.

Honest, hard working people like 94-year-old Bill Macias are the backbone of America. As we celebrate Independence Day, he celebrates his incredible life and the country that made his dreams come true.