Soldiers in Vietnam, 1965
They say the bonds forged in battle are unbreakable, and this photograph of two soldiers in the jungles of Vietnam during the 1960s is a powerful testament to that. When his injured brother-in-arms could no longer walk, a Navy Corpsman carried the wounded Marine on his back to safety. Thanks to his unwavering courage and sacrifice, his comrade had the chance to heal and live another day. If ever there was a portrait of heroism, this is it.
Carving Thomas Jefferson’s Eye, 1930s
Mount Rushmore stands as a powerful symbol of the nation, drawing countless visitors to South Dakota to admire the towering faces of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln. But have you ever considered the immense challenges involved in creating this monumental masterpiece? This photo captures a breathtaking moment: a worker, without the security of a harness, meticulously carving the intricate details of Thomas Jefferson’s eye into the mountain’s stone. It’s a daring act of skill and bravery, and we can’t take our eyes off it.