photos Contemporary history
Photos show protest marches, soldiers in uniform, tanks on city streets and crowds gathered around damaged buildings. Some images also show political leaders at podiums, flags in public squares and scenes available for free download and printing.
The Contemporary history category features images of the Berlin Wall, the Moon landing, and the fall of the Soviet Union, each appearing frequently throughout the collection. Other recurring items include the Tiananmen Square protests, Nelson Mandela’s release, the September 11 attacks, and the signing of the Maastricht Treaty, all represented in multiple images. Less frequent items in this category include the end of apartheid, the introduction of the euro, the Chernobyl disaster, and the reunification of Germany, each appearing occasionally. Free download and printing are available for all Contemporary history images, including the Berlin Wall and the Moon landing.