Since 1942, the Pulitzer Prize for Photography has captured the defining moments of modern history — from war zones and political upheaval to private grief and unexpected joy. These images do more than document events; they shape how we remember them. Each photograph freezes a split second that might otherwise be lost, turning it into something lasting and universal. Together, they form a visual record of courage, conflict, resilience, and humanity — a reminder that sometimes a single frame can tell the story of an entire era.