Photographs have the power to tell a story with much greater impact than just the facts themselves. These pictures from varying times in our rich and diverse history are poignant and stunning. You will not forget them in a hurry!

Hitler’s Triumphant Tour of Paris, 1940

The day after France signed the armistice with Germany, Hitler celebrated their victory with an exultant tour of Paris. This image of Hitler parading over his conquest became an iconic photograph from World War II. It was one of the only times he visited France.

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