3The Napalm Girl (1972)
Nick Ut’s photograph of Phan Thi Kim Phuc, a young Vietnamese girl fleeing a napalm attack, became one of the most searing images of the Vietnam War. Taken on June 8, 1972, the photograph shows Kim Phuc running naked down a road, her skin burning from the napalm. The harrowing image played a crucial role in turning public opinion against the war. It forced people worldwide to confront the brutal reality of conflict, making it a defining photo of both the Vietnam War and anti-war movements.
