For many of us, when we think of famous people from the past, we tend to imagine them as they were following making a name for themselves. For most of them, it happened in the last years of their life, so many of us only imagine them in their old age. Of course, they weren’t always that old. Here are some rare photos of these individuals in their prime.
Mahatma Gandhi
Born Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, Mahatma Gandhi was a civil rights leader who led a peaceful campaign for India’s independence from British rule.
During the 19th and 20th centuries, his actions made him a symbol of civil rights around the world, inspiring other activists such as Martin Luther King Jr. to follow his example of peaceful resistance and human rights. . October 2, Gandhi’s birthday, is now known around the world as the International Day of Non-Violence.