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FC: Photography Exploration Assignment

1: Katrina Pakalinsky Sociology 155 – Mass Culture M. Bonanni 5 October 2008 | Katrina Pakalinsky Sociology 155 – Mass Culture M. Bonanni 5 October 2008

3: “A Harvest of Death” Timothy O’Sullivan Gettysburg, Pennsylvania July 4, 1863 http://www.getty.edu/art/gettyguide/artObjectDetails?artobj=64592 | O’Sullivan’s “A Harvest of Death” displays the grisly effects of the American Civil War. Since war was mostly glorified at the time, this was especially a shock to those who were not aware of how horrible war really is.

5: Oklahoma City bombing aftermath Charles Porter Oklahoma City April 19, 1995 http://www.worldsfamousphotos.com/oklahoma-city-bombing-1995.html | This Pulitzer winning photo portrays a disturbing image of a dying infant in the arms of a firefighter after the massive Oklahoma City bombing of 1995. The emotional pain and helplessness on the man’s face help to define why this image is so captivating.

7: 9/11 Terrorist Attacks on the World Trade Center Photographer: Unknown New York City September 11, 2001 http://www.september11news.com/AttackImages.htm | This was among the devastating images which were plastered on the front pages of newspapers and television screens all across the country. It is an event that many of us will never forget. The terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City left a stinging wound in America’s sense of security.

9: Mistreatment of Arab Prisoners Photographer: Unknown/U.S. Military May 2003 or 2004 http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/iraq/2004-05-01-prisoner-abuse_x.htm | This was among a group of photos in which U.S. soldiers humiliated Arab prisoners. It sparked an outrage everywhere regarding the shameful mistreatment. President George W. Bush claimed to be disgusted by the acts, and it left Americans horrified at what our “well-respected” military is capable of doing.

11: “I have a Dream Speech” Photographer: Unknown Washington D.C. August 28 1963 http://drmartinlutherkingjr.com/ihaveadream.htm | "Free at last!” exclaimed Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as he delivered his “I have a dream” speech at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. This photo and event marked the beginning of a new era for both blacks and whites in America. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. paved the way for African Americans to finally have a voice in our country.