British Gas Masks for Infants during World War II
Date: 1940 Photographer: Photography Division of the British Ministry of Information – World War II Archive, Imperial War Museum. Details: As World War II erupted, there were widespread fears of…
The Silent Standoff: A Historic Moment from Tiananmen Protests
Date: June 5, 1989 Photographer: American Jeff Widener – Associated Press Details: The iconic "Tank Man" photo captures a pivotal moment during a series of protests that swept through Chinese…
The Olympic Scandal: How a Refereeing Error Denied the U.S. Team the Gold
Date: September 10, 1972 Photographer: Associated Press Details: The background of this photo is set against the height of the Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union,…
An Unexpected Moment: How an Amateur Photographer Captured a Unique Shot of a Jet Fighter During a Crash
Date: September 1962 Photographer: British amateur photographer Jim Meads Details: The story behind this iconic photograph begins with its creator, Jim Meads, a professional photographer living near Hatfield Airport and…
The Presidential Moment of Silence: The Photo of George W. Bush’s Reaction to 9/11
Date: September 11, 2001 Photographer: Doug Mills – Associated Press Details: The story behind this iconic image dates back to a visit by President George W. Bush to Emma E.…
Humanity Under Fire: The ‘Father’s Aid’ Photo That Captured Courage During ‘El Porteñazo
Date: June 1962 Photographer: Venezuelan Hector Rondon Laverde – "La República" newspaper Details: The background of the photograph known as "The Father’s Help" dates back to June 2 and 3,…
The Photo That Almost Ruined a Major Counter-Terror Operation: The Bob Quick Scandal
Date: April 8, 2009 Photographer: British photographer Steve Back, from the European Pressphoto Agency Details: The story of the photograph begins with the arrival of Bob Quick, Head of Counter-Terrorism,…
The Signing of the End: Japan’s Surrender Captured by Karl Maedner on the USS Missouri
Date: September 2, 1945 Photographer: American Karl Maedner – Photographer for Life Magazine Details: The background of the photo capturing Japan’s surrender dates back to the summer of 1945 when…
The Unexpected Turn: How a Photo of a Overturned Truck After a Football Match Became a Global Event
Date: May 18, 1995 Photographer: Indonesian Sholihuddin – Photographer for Jawa Pos Agency Details: The background of the truck overturning photo relates to a local football match in Indonesia between…
The Moment That Shocked the World: The Untold Story Behind Khrushchev’s Shoe Photo at the UN
Date: October 12, 1960 Photographer: American Karl Gustafson – Photographer for The New York Times Details: The iconic image of Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev's shoe originates from a session of…
