The 25 Photos That Defined the Modern Age
A group of experts met to discuss the images that have best captured — and changed — the world since 1955.
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A group of experts met to discuss the images that have best captured — and changed — the world since 1955.
By M.H. MillerBrendan EmbserEmmanuel Iduma and
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