Photographs provide provocative glimpses into people's lives. Stories behind photos - for individuals on both sides of the camera - may reveal much more than a single image can encapsulate. Pulitzer Prize-winning photos receive international attention for their ability to evoke visceral reactions, highlight key events in history, and open eyes to unrealized truths.
The: The photo taken in Iwo Jima is one of the most mythical in history, being honored countless times in popular culture. For example, there is wonderful official art from Star Wars Legends in which we see the rebels (imitating the pose of American soldiers) planting the Alliance flag over the Senate during the capture of Coruscant, a year after Palpatine's death. Date: 2023-03-19
