#12: Last Rites Of Jose Rodriguez (1960)
Photographed by Andrew Lopez, this powerful image shows a Catholic priest administering last rites to Jose Rodriguez, who had been shot during a labor strike in Puerto Rico. Rodriguez lies wounded on the ground as the priest bends close, offering prayer in his final moments.
The photograph earned the Pulitzer Prize for Photography for capturing both violence and compassion in one stark scene. It documented social unrest while focusing on human dignity. The quiet ritual unfolding amid turmoil gave the image lasting emotional weight and historical significance.