Belgian woman harbored American airmen (I've Got a Secret 12/10/58) 

Despite her service to US airmen - Mrs. Brusselmans was denied US citizenship until after a heart attack in 1986 which got her publicity. She had lived in Canada which gave her immediate residency in gratitude for Canadian fliers that she saved. For several years New York U.S. Rep. Mario Biaggi and World War II veterans tried to persuade Congress to make Mrs. Brusselmans a permanent U.S. resident. This valiant woman passed away in 1993.

Fantastic story. This is the kind of history that should be taught in our schools.

We must not forget these stories ❤

This woman and her husband are truly heroes.

Wow, what a great lady. You can tell the men adore her.

Pure courage against fascism.

This made me cry to hear this story.

I like these moments. Gratifying. Humble. Heroic. All mixed into one piece of history.

What a wonderful and incredibly brave woman!!!!! thank you for sharing this!!!!

Such a truly inspiring story! I hope a lot more viewers see this.

For her and her husband's bravery, Mrs. Anne Brusselmans was awarded the Member Of The British Empire by a grateful British Government. It was quite unusual for that award to be bestowed upon a citizen of a non-British Empire, or Commonwealth, country. She received The Medal Of Freedom with Silver Palm from General of the Army, Dwight D. Eisenhower, being one of only fourteen Europeans given the medal during the entire Second World War. Anne ALSO was awarded the Polish Medal of Resistance, the Order of Leopold II, and the Belgian Croix de Guerre. In the 1980's, Anne wanted to move to the the United States, to be near relatives during her last years. Her request was denied, for 5 years, as none of her relatives were then American citizens. President Reagan was somehow informed of her situation, and what she had done. He immediately signed an order granting Anne permanent U.S. residency rights. Reagan also phoned Anne to inform her of his actions, and to thank for her outstanding bravery. She was moved to tears by his call.

I hope and pray that the young people of these United States understand the true meaning of the American flag and freedom.

As a high school history teacher, this will be shown in class!!

What a wonderful woman and her husband.

Wonderful story!

God bless her

That is such a cool story. A piece of history in this show.

I love that woman !!! 60 years later

Amazing stories! Brave family!

"Thumbs down" was the German soldier(s) who didn't open the door.

God Bless her

Incredible woman and family.

Love this!

A really nice story.

I can see the movie title now, "Mrs. Brusselman and Her Boys."

Good lady!

People today believe they’re so compassionate because they feel sorry for poor people and they want others to sacrifice to help the poor. This is real sacrifice. This couple showed extreme unselfishness.

Back when people had a conscience.

Just a correction for the men's descriptions...."Mort Mennick" is actually Mart (Martin G.) Minnich. Sounds like he says Mort, but he was Mart.

Wow

Kathryn Grant was Bing Crosby's second wife

Kathryn Grant, the future second Mrs. Bing Crosby.

This is awesome! $80 isn’t much in today’s money but I’m glad they “forfeited “ it

Absolutely fascinating, she and others like her should have been awarded the Victoria Cross, Congressional Medal of Honor, Legion of Honour and every other military medal, not these civilian awards, what they did was military based. I hope she was commemorated in her own country by a statue

Can anybody tell me what that odd thing was on Katherine Graham’s forehead?

This was so obvious, I'm surprised Cullen didn't get it right off the bat.

Money and cigarettes. Best game show prizes ever.

It’s interesting to note that everyone you see here is dead. Oh, and don’t forget your carton of Winstons when you leave

Katheryn Grant has a big goose egg on her head. She went on to marry Bing Crosby.

I'm a man in my 60's, and I think Kathryn Grant is a real hottie!

Kathryn Grant married Bing Crosby

Great story, but what the hell is on Katherine Grant's forehead?