Gandhi and The Spinning Wheel (1946) – Margaret Bourke-White

Mohandas Gandhi, also known as Mahatma Gandhi, was so loved for his pro-nationalist, anti-violence stance. Here he reads a newspaper by his spinning wheel called a charkha. Although he looked serene when the shot was taken, he was a prisoner in Pune, India.

Although this photo was never published alongside the article it was intended for; it did appear in publications after the Indian lawyer was assassinated. This sight really solidified his tranquil persona and his image as a peaceful protester. A historical film, based on the life of the leader, was released in 1982.