Mahatma Gandhi inspired the world with his ability to create change without violence. Gandhi was born in India under British rule in 1869, but by January 30th, 1948 when he was shot and killed by an assasin, Gandhi had managed to end British occupation and his homeland of India was free of British rule.

This peaceful man gave us the powerful and inspiring reminder that if it is change we seek, we must start with ourselves: "be the change you wish to see".