© 1989 Stuart Franklin/MAGNUM

Few images are more recognizable or more evocative. Known simply as “tank man,” it is one of the most famous photographs in recent history.

Read:

Behind the Scenes: Tank Man of Tiananmen on The Lens Blog

Photographing the Tank Man on TIME.com

Video footage:
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-nXT8lSnPQ[/youtube]