There are more than a million pictures taken every day, and with smartphones having such good cameras, it has become so much easier to take pictures whenever we want. However, there are some pictures that stand out from the rest because they show things that matter and bring attention to important events that have taken place throughout history. We have collected a bunch of pictures that are definitely going to inspire you and show you how the world has changed over the years. These pictures are considered to be some of the most influential pictures of all time.

Lunch Atop A Skyscraper, 1932

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This picture was part of a promotional campaign and it shows the resilience and bravery of the American construction workers. Every iron worker in America has seen this picture of the 11 men having their lunch 840 feet above New York City. They get the sense that they are not alone in their line of work, and yet the photographer and the men in the picture remain nameless to this day.