AP Photo/Oded Balilty
A Jewish settler struggles with an Israeli security officer during clashes that erupted as authorities evacuated the West Bank settlement outpost of Amona, east of the Palestinian town of Ramallah, in 2006.
Since 1942, the Pulitzer Prize has been awarded to the most excellent photographs and photo portfolios taken every year. Usually awarded to news photographers, the award-winning images include some of the most iconic photographs ever taken.
In honor of National Photo Day, Aug. 19, we put together a few of our all-time favorites. As a whole, they represent some of the most important news stories and historical moments of the past 72 years.