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The Real Story Behind This Iconic 9/11 Photo

How does an image become “iconic?” And when it does, will its meaning change? Host Vincent Brown explores these questions as he zooms in on one of the most well-known photos from September 11: “Raising the Flag at Ground Zero.” Photographer Thomas E. Franklin talks about the instant he captured the actions of the firefighters and the experience of watching his work become a cultural phenomenon.
Season 1 Episode 3 Length 12:16 Premiere: 09/06/22

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Season 1 Episodes

Why Gordon Parks’ Most Famous Photo Almost Wasn’t Released
S1 E7 Length 12:18 Premiere Date 10/18/22

How an FBI Poster Became a Black Power Symbol
S1 E6 Length 14:24 Premiere Date 10/14/22

This Photo of U.S. Immigration Isn’t What You Think
S1 E5 Length 11:06 Premiere Date 10/03/22

This Photo Isn’t What It Looks Like
S1 E4 Length 11:26 Premiere Date 09/20/22

The Real Story Behind This Iconic 9/11 Photo
S1 E3 Length 12:16 Premiere Date 09/06/22

The Story Behind Earth’s Most Famous Photo
S1 E2 Length 11:21 Premiere Date 08/22/22

Did This Photo Make Lincoln President?
S1 E1 Length 11:22 Premiere Date 08/09/22

The Bigger Picture | Official Trailer
Preview Length 00:41 Premiere Date 08/01/22

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