One of the leading members of the German government during WWII is seen here in front of a POW. This photo is very influential and powerful because, unlike the other imprisoned soldiers, we see a shirtless man standing in defiance when the officer and his men walk past the others on the other side of the fence.
Almost 150,000 American soldiers were held as POWs during the horrific days of the Second World War, and more than 170,000 British soldiers were captivated, too. It is believed that almost 30% of all prisoners never survived and found their death in the camps.
Andre, the Giant
This image shows a young boy who is completely in awe before Andre the Giant’s sheer height. Andre was over 7 feet and 4 inches tall and was a well-known wrestler and actor. His most famous role was in the film "The Princess Bride," where his gigantism, caused by an excess of the growth hormone, came to good use.
For more than 15 years, Andre the Giant was undefeatable in the wrestling ring, and he thrashed big names, including Hulk Hogan. Some consider Andre the eighth wonder of the world, and since his death in 1993, no one has managed to replace this phenomenon.
Jimi Hendrix
This image says a lot about the late Jimi Hendrix. It’s powerful because it was taken before his untimely demise at the age of 27 in 1970. He was an extremely talented guitarist, and he influenced many people during his reign. He also sang and performed his own music, which makes him one of the greatest in music history. Hendrix was even inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for his contributions to music during his career.
Hendrix was phenomenal at playing blues, rock, jazz, soul, and whatever he put his fingers on. His versatility contributed to his unique signature in the music industry and to the distinctive sound he produced.
April 1945
Sometimes, there is no need for more than one photo to understand history better. The eyes of this woman say so much about where she comes from and what she has been through that sometimes there is no need for deep details. This photo was taken in 1945 when the Jewish prisoners from the internment camp were finally freed from the clutches of the Germans.
These people managed to escape the death train they were on, realizing they were on their way to liberation. These refugees were making their way toward the liberating troops who set free the occupied countries and the prisoners.
John F. Kennedy's Funeral
This famous photo is one of the most famous ones in history. Very young John F. Kennedy Jr. saluted his father alongside his mother, Jacqueline Kennedy, during his father’s funeral. What is most captivating in this photo is that such a young boy is reflecting such a sad moment and devastating experience.
Jacqueline's half-hidden face is something that can't be ignored or stay oblivious to, as it only enhances and strengthens the agony and bitter feelings this family was going through. Stan Stearns, who took this photo, encapsulates not only this family's most difficult hours but also the nation's grief.