Jahangir Razmi's provocative photograph won the Pulitzer Prize in 1980 but remained anonymous until 2006.The picture captured the execution of Kurdish militants, highlighting the need to protect Razmi's identity for his safety.

Firing Squad In Iran (1980)

Stanley Forman's Pulitzer-winning photograph depicted a woman and child falling from a collapsed fire escape.The image became emblematic of the tragic incident and the miraculous survival of the child.

Fire Escape Collapse (1976)

Ryan Kelly's untitled photograph captured the moment when Heather Heyer and others were struck during a protest in Charlottesville.The photograph symbolized the racial tensions and demonstrations happening across the country.

The Murder Of Heather Heyer (2018)

Oded Balilty's Pulitzer-winning photograph showcased a single woman resisting Israeli security forces during a protest.The image became a symbol of opposition and intense situation in Israel.

Lone Jewish Woman (2007)

Slava "Sal" Veder's photograph captured the emotional reunion of Lieutenant Colonel Robert L. Stirm and his family.The Pulitzer-winning image portrayed the joy of a soldier returning from war to his loved ones.

Burst Of Joy (1974)

Huynh Cong Ut's photograph depicted terrified children running from a napalm attack during the Vietnam War.The Pulitzer-winning image brought attention to the horrors of the war and the resilience of the young girl in the picture.

The Terror Of War (1973)

Eddie Adams captured the execution of a Vietcong officer by South Vietnamese General Nguyen Ngoc Loan.The photograph became a symbol of the brutality and complexity of the Vietnam War.

Saigon Execution (1969)

Joe Rosenthal's iconic photograph showcased American soldiers raising the flag on Mount Suribachi during World War II.The image became a symbol of American pride and the Marine Corps' fighting spirit.

Raising The Flag On Iwo Jima (1945)

Victim Of The Oklahoma City Bombing (1996)

Charles Porter IV's haunting photograph showed a fireman holding the body of a severely wounded infant after the bombing.The Pulitzer-winning image served as a reminder of the tragedy caused by the homegrown terrorism in Oklahoma City.

The Vulture And The Little Girl (1994)

Kevin Carter's photograph depicted a starving child collapsing while a vulture stood nearby in Sudan.The Pulitzer-winning image sparked controversy but also highlighted the difficult choices journalists face and the impact of their work.