John Lewis at Selma's Edmund Pettus Bridge, "Bloody Sunday," March 7, 1965

Civil rights activist and future congressman John Lewis is seen holding his head during the brutal attack on "Bloody Sunday," March 7, 1965, at the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama. Lewis and fellow protesters faced violence from state troopers as they peacefully marched for voting rights. This iconic photograph captures a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement, symbolizing the courage and resilience of those who fought against racial injustice in America.