V-J Day In Times Square, Alfred Eisenstaedt, 1945
Alfred Eisenstaedt- Taking in the mood on the streets of New York City, Eisenstaedt soon found himself in the joyous tumult of Times Square. As he searched for subjects, a sailor in front of him grabbed hold of a nurse, tilted her back and kissed her.
Flag Raising On Iwo Jima, Joe Rosenthal, 1945
Joe Rosenthal- On the fifth day of battle, the Marines captured Mount ­Suribachi. An American flag was quickly raised, but a commander called for a bigger one, in part to inspire his men and demoralize his opponents.
Black Power Salute, John Dominis, 1968
John Dominis- The Olympics are intended to be a celebration of global unity. But when the American sprinters Tommie Smith and John Carlos ascended the medal stand at the 1968 Games in Mexico City, they were determined to shatter the illusion that all was right in the world.

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