- Theodore Herzl: Instrumental in the Zionist movement. Called the father of the State of Israel. Samuel Gompers: Labor union leader. Founded the American Federation of Labor (AFL).
- Simon Wiesenthal: Dedicated his life to finding fugitive Nazis.
- Betty Friedan: One of the leaders of the Women’s Movement in the 1960s. Wrote The Feminine Mystique.
- Emma Goldman: Renowned anarchist, playing a prominent role in anarchist philosophy the U.S. and Europe. Assassinator of President McKinley said he was inspired to do so after an Emma Goldman speech.
- Meir Kahane: Founder of the Jewish Defense League (JDL), an extreme Jewish nationalistic movement.
- Joel Spingarn: Civil rights activist and was first chairman of the board of the NAACP.
- Abe Foxman: Director of the Anti-Defamation league.
- Abbie Hoffman and Jerry Rubin: Political activists who were founders of the Youth International Party (the Yippies). They were symbol of youth rebellion in the 1960s and 70s.
- Solomon Etting: Fought to have Maryland remove its ban on non-Christians holding office.
* Honorable Mention: Rose Schneiderman
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