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The black-and-white photograph captures a scene of a civil rights demonstration. In the foreground, military police officers, identifiable by their helmets labeled "MP," stand near a jeep marked "Military Police." One officer is engaged in conversation with another, while a third stands nearby. Behind them, a large group of demonstrators, some carrying flags, marches along a road. The marchers are dressed in various coats and jackets. Trees and a building are visible in the background.
American 20th Century, Associated Press, Title from caption on object: “Soldiers Kept alongside Marchers as Demonstrators Walked on Highway 80”, March 1965, gelatin silver print, Gift of Mary and Dan Solomon, 2018.177.466

Title from caption on object: “Soldiers Kept alongside Marchers as Demonstrators Walked on Highway 80”

American 20th Century, Associated Press · March 1965 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2018.177.466
This is a grayscale photograph of a line of four tanks on a wide, paved road marked by white lines. The tanks are viewed from a slightly elevated angle, emphasizing their size and the orderly positioning as they move closely together to the left. In front of the first tank, a man in a white shirt and dark pants stands on the street, his back to us. He is much smaller than the tanks. In the bottom of the image is a group of small lights, which may be the top of a streetlamp. At the top of the image is a chunk of text.
Jeff Widener, Associated Press, Tank Man, June 5, 1989, gelatin silver print, Gift of Mary and Dan Solomon, 2018.177.631

Tank Man

Jeff Widener, Associated Press · June 5, 1989 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2018.177.631
This is a photograph of a blurry and abstract shape against a dark background. The image includes a white, blurry form, with visible textual description on the left side. The white shape seems amorphous and may capture motion. The text suggests it is related to a spacecraft landing. The overall appearance is reminiscent of early space exploration imagery.
Russian 20th Century, Associated Press, Title from caption on object: “Soyuz Lands”, July 21, 1975, gelatin silver print, Gift of Mary and Dan Solomon, 2018.177.652

Title from caption on object: “Soyuz Lands”

Russian 20th Century, Associated Press · July 21, 1975 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2018.177.652
The image displays a man holding a large trophy above his head while standing in a sports setting. He has a broad smile, a round face, distinctive cheekbones, and thick, short hair. The man is wearing a dark zip-up sports jacket over a light-colored or white shirt with light-colored cuffs and possibly a standing collar. In the background, there is a soft-focus crowd, likely in a sports arena or stadium.
American 20th Century, Associated Press, Title from caption on object: “Triumphant Arthur Ashe at Wimbledon”, 1975, gelatin silver print, Ross J. Kelbaugh Collection, Purchased with support from the Ford Foundation, 2023.39.191

Title from caption on object: “Triumphant Arthur Ashe at Wimbledon”

American 20th Century, Associated Press · 1975 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2023.39.191
The image shows the upper body of a man in motion, with his hands raised. He is facing the camera, with wide eyes and an open mouth, possibly mid-speech or vocalizing. He has short, tight curls typical of an afro hairstyle and wears a light-colored, collared shirt. His fists are raised, suggesting a boxing or fighting action. The background is blurred with blue and gray tones, hinting at an indoor setting. On the left side of the image, there is a text box not part of the visual scene.
Horst Faas, Associated Press, Title from caption on object: “New and Old Heavyweight Champion Muhammad Ali...”, October 30, 1974, gelatin silver print with applied color, Gift of Mary and Dan Solomon, 2018.177.596

Title from caption on object: “New and Old Heavyweight Champion Muhammad Ali...”

Horst Faas, Associated Press · October 30, 1974 · gelatin silver print with applied color ·  Accession ID  2018.177.596
The image shows a man wiping sweat off his brow with his left hand. His head is slightly lowered, with closed or partially closed eyes, and his short, dark curly hair is visible. He appears to be shirtless, with focus on his head, hand, and shoulders showing beads of sweat. The background is a solid dark color.
Horst Faas, Associated Press, Title from caption on object: “Candid Closeup of a Profusely Sweating Muhammad Ali...”, October 18, 1974, gelatin silver print, Gift of Mary and Dan Solomon, 2018.177.599

Title from caption on object: “Candid Closeup of a Profusely Sweating Muhammad Ali...”

Horst Faas, Associated Press · October 18, 1974 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2018.177.599
This image shows a group of people embracing and laughing. In the center, a uniformed individual is hugging someone. The background features large vehicle wheels, possibly a bus. The scene appears to capture a joyous and lively moment.
George Brich, Associated Press, Title from caption on object: “Colonel Laird Guttersen, Air Force, Hugs Wife Virginia at March AFB in Riverside, California...”, March 17, 1973, gelatin silver print, Gift of Mary and Dan Solomon, 2018.177.581

Title from caption on object: “Colonel Laird Guttersen, Air Force, Hugs Wife Virginia at March AFB in Riverside, California...”

George Brich, Associated Press · March 17, 1973 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2018.177.581
This is a black and white photograph showing two figures in bulky suits on a textured landscape. The figures are possibly collecting samples. One figure is standing erect while the other is bent over, interacting with the ground. The rocky surface extends from the foreground to the background, which is composed of untouched terrain with striations and shadows. On the left side of the image, there is a typewritten text description. The focus of the image is the interaction between the figures and the landscape, suggesting an exploration activity.
National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Associated Press, Title from caption on object: “Checking Rocks at Camelot”, December 12, 1972, gelatin silver print, Gift of Mary and Dan Solomon, 2018.177.654

Title from caption on object: “Checking Rocks at Camelot”

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Associated Press · December 12, 1972 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2018.177.654
This is a black-and-white photograph of a group of children and soldiers on a road. Several children are running towards the camera and appear to be screaming or crying. The first child on the left is a boy in a white shirt and dark shorts, visibly crying, his mouth wide open. Next to him is a girl, unclothed, her arms stretched out to her sides. Behind them is another child in a white shirt and shorts who turns to look back over their shoulder. On the right side, two children are walking closely together, one in light-colored clothing holding hands with a child in darker clothes. In the background, several soldiers in military attire are walking down the road towards the children. The background displays a rural setting with open fields under a dark sky filled with dark, billowing smoke.
Nick Ut, Associated Press, Title from caption on object: "The Terror of War", June 8, 1972, gelatin silver print, Gift of Mary and Dan Solomon and Patrons' Permanent Fund, 2006.133.131

Title from caption on object: "The Terror of War"

Nick Ut, Associated Press · June 8, 1972 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2006.133.131
This is a photograph of an industrial scrapyard. The image shows a landscape filled with scrap metal and industrial debris. In the foreground, there are metal beams and various mechanical components on the ground. The atmosphere appears hazy. In the background, large structures and cranes suggest a shipyard or port. The composition conveys a sense of labor and industrial activity amidst discarded materials.
Horst Faas, Associated Press, Title from caption on object: “The Shipbreakers”, 1972, gelatin silver print, Gift of Mary and Dan Solomon, 2018.177.583

Title from caption on object: “The Shipbreakers”

Horst Faas, Associated Press · 1972 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2018.177.583