John John Salute
On November 22, 1963, John F. Kennedy was assassinated. On November 25, 1963, his funeral procession made its way through Washington. On his third birthday, John…
Abbey Road
(Don’t worry guys; I wrote this while listening to a Beatles playlist. I wouldn’t do it any other way.) One of the most famous album covers…
Monroe’s Flying Skirt
I have a confession to make. I hate Marilyn Monroe. Or, rather, I hate the hype about Marilyn Monroe. I would much rather see girls admire…
Situation Room
This photo was taken the day Osama bin Laden was shot and killed. But, in contrast to popular belief, it was not taken at the moment…
War is Hell
I figure we might as well continue our them of Vietnam for another week… German photographer Horst Fass began his career at the age of 21.…
Mary Ann Vecchio
While we’re on the topic of Vietnam, we should talk about another incredibly famous photograph from the war. The thing about this photo, though, is that…
Burst of Joy
On March 17, 1973, the Stirm family was finally reunited. After six long years, POW Lt. Col. Robert L. Stirm was once again able to hug his 15-year-old…
Migrant Mother
Photographer Dorothea Lange’s determination to capture the disparity of the Great Depression led her to Nipomo, California where there was a camp for pea pickers. After…
The V-J Day Kiss
It’s pretty likely that you’ve already seen this picture, and you’ve also probably heard a brief history. Japan’s surrender was announced, all of New York and…
The Afghan Girl
Since you’re reading this blog, I assume you have access to the internet, so humor me for a minute. (Or don’t and just keep reading.) Go…