Peace Pilgrim — American Activist born on July 18, 1908, died on July 07, 1981
Peace Pilgrim born Mildred Lisette Norman, was an American non-denominational spiritual teacher,mystic,pacifist,vegetarian activist and peace activist. In 1952, she became the first woman to walk the entire length of the Appalachian Trail in one season. She also walked across the United States at least eight times, and likely more than 20 times. Starting on January 1, 1953, in Pasadena, California, she adopted the name "Peace Pilgrim" and walked across the United States for 28 years... (wikipedia)