9/11 Attacks
One of the most planned terrorist attacks in the history of America - 9/11! The photograph shows a hijacked passenger jet that is about to crash in the second Twin Towers. The first Tower is already in flames!
The Afghan Girl
This Afghan woman was the subject of a famous photograph by journalist Steve McCurry. The image brought her recognition when it was featured on the cover of National Geographic Magazine (June 1985) at a time when she was approximately 12. Gula was known simply as "the Afghan Girl" until she was formally identified in early 2002.
Oklahoma City Bombing
Oklahoma City firefighter Chris Fields takes away dying Baylee Almon from the rubble. It is a very emotional moment as the baby celebrated her birthday the day before. This picture was widely distributed among the Associated Press and The Daily Oklahoman. The photograph earned Pulitzer Prize.
The Falling Man
Captured by Richard Drew on September 11, 2001 at 9:41 am, the photograph features a man jumping off the Twin Towers of New York.
Man Walks on the Moon
This image was captured by Neil Armstrong using a 70-mm lunar surface camera. It features Apollo 11 astonaut - Buzz Aldrin - walking on the surface of moon.
The Power of One
The picture portrays a lone woman trying to defend some of the Isreal security forces. It was taken on February 1, 2006.
Starving Boy and a Missionary
Clicked by Mike Wells, this is one of the World Press Photos from 1980. The photographer felt so bad and awful that he didn't publish it for nearly 5 months, as people were dying due to starvation. He also felt embarrassed when this photograph won him a renowned competition.
Tsunami Floating Bodies
Thailand, 2004, Tsunami resulted in death of nearly 350,000 people. The floating bodies form a painful sight
Segregated Water Fountains
Taken by Elliott Erwitt, the picture showcases racism at its peak!
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