World Press Photo of The Year

Here are some past winners that really stood out for me. Click on link for photo and description. In chronological order:

1962 (Uprising in Venezuela): http://www.worldpressphoto.org/index.php?option=com_photogallery&task=view&id=157&Itemid=115&bandwidth=low

1964 (Cyprus Conflict): http://www.worldpressphoto.org/index.php?option=com_photogallery&task=view&id=157&Itemid=115&bandwidth=low

1972 (Vietnam War): http://www.worldpressphoto.org/index.php?option=com_photogallery&task=view&id=177&Itemid=115&bandwidth=low

1975 (Fire): http://www.worldpressphoto.org/index.php?option=com_photogallery&task=view&id=174&Itemid=115&bandwidth=low

1978 (Protest against the construction of Tokyo Narita Airport): http://www.worldpressphoto.org/index.php?option=com_photogallery&task=view&id=171&Itemid=115&bandwidth=low

1999 (Kosovo War): http://www.worldpressphoto.org/index.php?option=com_photogallery&task=view&id=197&Itemid=115&bandwidth=low

2003 (Iraq War): http://www.worldpressphoto.org/index.php?option=com_photogallery&task=view&id=202&Itemid=115&bandwidth=low