Captured history

Recounts the events surrounding the 1957 photograph taken by Will Counts that captured one of nine African-American students trying to enter an Arkansas high school while being taunted by an angry white mob and discusses how the photo brought the civil rights movement to the forefront of the nation's attention.

Describes how photographs of abolitionist Frederick Douglass showed the world what freedom and dignity looked like and helped bring an end to slavery.

Explores the deadly 1970 Kent State protest of the Vietnam War through an iconic black-and-white photograph. Describes the background of the event, the impact of the photograph, and the aftermath. Includes photographs, a timeline, a glossary, and further resources.

Looks at the career of reporter, photographer, and social reformer, Jacob Riis.

Examines the events of the September 11 terrorist attacks and how a single photo of three firefighters raising an American flag at Ground Zero in New York City became a symbol of hope.

Explores the deadly 1970 Kent State protest of the Vietnam War through an iconic black-and-white photograph. Describes the background of the event, the impact of the photograph, and the aftermath. Includes photographs, a timeline, a glossary, and further resources.

Discusses the iconic photo of a lone protester, Tank Man, stopping a row of tanks near Tiananmen Square during protests in 1989.

"Discusses the iconic photo of a lone protester, Tank Man, stopping a row of tanks near Tiananmen Square during protests in 1989"--Provided by publisher.

Discusses the history of Hitler's invasion of Paris, France in 1940 and how a photograph of him posed before the Eiffel Tower shocked the world.

Chronicles the life of Edward S. Curtis and his 20-volume life's work, The North American Indian.