The photographic strategy of capturing decisive moments in major historical events defines Moments in History. Margaret Bourke-White’s images employ a documentary style that highlights both the gravity and immediacy of her subject matter, revealing the intersection of human experience and global change.

Spanning significant moments across the twentieth century, the photographs convey a concentrated mood of urgency and witness. Bourke-White’s composition and use of light bring forward the textures and tensions of each scene, creating a visual record that is simultaneously intimate and monumental.

Published in 2013 with 192 pages, this collection consolidates Bourke-White’s photographic contributions to historical reportage, emphasizing her role as a pioneering photojournalist.