56 years ago today- these 4 students at Kent State University in Ohio were shot and killed during a rally opposing the expanding involvement of the Vietnam War into Cambodia by US military forces, as well as protesting the National Guard presence on campus and the draft. May 4, 1970 Gallery56 years ago today- these 4 students at Kent State University in Ohio were shot and killed during a rally opposing the expanding involvement of the Vietnam War into Cambodia by US military forces, as well as protesting the National Guard presence on campus and the draft. May 4, 1970
German Major Josef Gangl taken by an American photographer on May 4, 1945. The following day, he was killed while shielding former French Prime Minister Paul Reynaud, fighting alongside American soldiers and French prisoners against SS forces. GalleryGerman Major Josef Gangl taken by an American photographer on May 4, 1945. The following day, he was killed while shielding former French Prime Minister Paul Reynaud, fighting alongside American soldiers and French prisoners against SS forces.
‘Israeli Elections’ Netanyahu Caricature by Gerald Scarfe, published by The Sunday Times. following accusations of Antisemitism, it was pulled from circulation. January 27th 2013 Gallery‘Israeli Elections’ Netanyahu Caricature by Gerald Scarfe, published by The Sunday Times. following accusations of Antisemitism, it was pulled from circulation. January 27th 2013
A French Republican Guard gendarme takes aim with a captured German Panzerfaust 60 anti-tank grenade launcher during the battle for Kilstett. Jan 1945 GalleryA French Republican Guard gendarme takes aim with a captured German Panzerfaust 60 anti-tank grenade launcher during the battle for Kilstett. Jan 1945
The last King of Afghanistan, Mohammad Zahir Shah, around 1960. Zahir ruled the country for almost 4 decades from 1933-73. Remembered as a remarkably lenient king, he supposedly never signed a single warrant approving the execution of a citizen for political reasons during his reign (3258×2503) GalleryThe last King of Afghanistan, Mohammad Zahir Shah, around 1960. Zahir ruled the country for almost 4 decades from 1933-73. Remembered as a remarkably lenient king, he supposedly never signed a single warrant approving the execution of a citizen for political reasons during his reign (3258×2503)