DescriptionSenator Joe Biden announcing his candidacy for president alongside his wife, Jill, during a campaign event in Wilmington, Delaware. His campaign would last only a few months, ending with his withdrawal from the presidential race amid intense pressure following reports that he had plagiarized portions of a speech and questions surrounding his academic record.
DescriptionA Royal Air Force Bristol Fighter lying wrecked across the roofs of two houses opposite the Military Barracks in Waterford, Ireland, after crashing during the Irish War of Independence. Both the pilot and observer on board survived.
LicenseArthur Henri Poole, No copyright restrictions, via National Library of Ireland on Flickr
DescriptionOmani torchbearer Nasser Darwish carrying the Olympic torch through the streets of Muscat, Oman, during the international relay that spanned five continents ahead of the Beijing Summer Olympics.