Too often, the impact that photography has  had on the world is looked over and forgotten. What people don’t notice is how important it really is. A huge historic event such as wars,  or country and scientific accomplishments can be captured and remembered by a single picture.

One of the many important events that can be captured by a photograph is war. The first picture shown was taken by an unnamed artist during the Vietnam war. It shows what appears to be a mother mourning the death of her son who died during the war. At this time, many were forced out of their homes to go fight away from their families. A lot of these men would not see their beloved family again. This photo really captures the sacrifice that was made by not only the men who served, but their family and loved ones as well. 

Photographs can take you places. They can make you feel like you are standing in the middle of somewhere you have never been before. They can make you think certain things or feel specific emotions. They can share a personal experience through just one glance. The second picture was also taken by an unnamed photographer in hopes to capture a personal story. The purpose of this photo is to make you feel like you are somewhere when in reality you are not. It shows the point of view of the people standing right in that very spot. It helps you feel and imagine without telling you anything. Photography has brought this beautiful sensation into the world. 

This last photograph is one that is very recognizable. It captures one of the biggest steps for America as a country. The picture was taken by Buzz Aldrin in 1969. The photograph shows the first man to ever step foot on the moon. The photograph captured perfectly the “…small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” This single picture will forever be a huge part of history and hold the title of one of the most famous pictures in America.

It’s disappointing to think of how easy it is to overlook the important role that photography has played, and still does play in history.