In third grade I had to write a report about a person that passed away that “left their mark on the world.” I brought home with me, a list of people that we were able to do also. I asked my dad who I should do. “Gandhi.” He replied. I asked my mom the same question she also responded with “Gandhi.” My mom and dad had both told me some information about him, I was really interested and wanted to learn more about him. I worked on the report for about 2 to 3 weeks. But I finally got to learn what I wanted to know, and more to.

Mahatma Gandhi was best known for bringing freedom to India. But not a lot of people knew how he did. He was a the preeminent leader for the Independence Movement, when the British ruled. Usually large acts like this usually start and end with physical combat. But that was not Gandhi believed. He instead had faith in the one thing that brought people together, peace. Instead of leading boycotts that would soon take a dark turn, he instead  organized a march. This act of rebellion was mainly showing disobedience against the taxation of salt production. Thus creating the Salt March. He led the parade of citizens with pride. Leading towards the sea to produce their own salt. “Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will.”

With this act done, Mahatma Gandhi not only became peacemaker, but he became a person that dominated the hearts of people around the world, with his strong peaceful will and wit.

“Without action, you aren’t going anywhere.” – Mahatma Gandhi