25 Years Later Photographer Jeff Widener Recalls The Shot That Defined A Generation

Tank Man: The Iconic Image of the Tiananmen Square Protests

25 Years Later, Photographer Jeff Widener Recalls the Shot That Defined a Generation

Getty Images Offers Premium Collection of Tiananmen Square Stock Photos

On June 5, 1989, Jeff Widener captured an image that would become synonymous with the Tiananmen Square protests: the iconic "Tank Man" photo. As a column of tanks rolled through Beijing following the crackdown on the student-led demonstrations, an unidentified man stood defiant in their path.

25 years later, Widener reflects on the significance of the photograph in an interview with TIME. He recalls the chaos and uncertainty of that day and describes how he managed to capture the now-famous moment.

Meanwhile, Getty Images is showcasing a premium collection of high-quality, royalty-free Tiananmen Square stock photos. These images provide a comprehensive visual record of the protests and their aftermath, offering insights into one of the most pivotal events in recent history.