Mary Ann Vecchio, a 14-year-old student, became an icon of protest in 1970. Captured by John Filo’s Pulitzer Prize-winning photograph at Kent State University, Vecchio’s image symbolized the tragedy and impact of the student shootings. The photograph, now preserved at the Smithsonian Institution, serves as a reminder of the power of photojournalism in shaping historical narratives and the enduring impact of war on civilians.
