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The Real Story Behind This Iconic 9/11 Photo

How does an image become “iconic?” And when it does, will its meaning change? Host Vincent Brown explores these questions as he zooms in on one of the most well-known photos from September 11: “Raising the Flag at Ground Zero.” Photographer Thomas E. Franklin talks about the instant he captured the actions of the firefighters and the experience of watching his work become a cultural phenomenon.

English
  • Originally Aired September 6, 2022
  • Runtime 12 minutes
  • Network PBS
  • Created March 18, 2024 by
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