These 28 Incredible Photos Are Some Of The Most Powerful Images In History

27. The Self-Immolation of Thích Quảng Đức

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A Buddhist monk put religious persecution in the global spotlight with this heartbreaking protest.

 

28. A man mourns at the Ground Zero Memorial.

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This father lost his son in the tragedy – here, his outstretched hand touches his name.

Written by Mary McCaw

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