Tank Man:
The Symbol of the Tiananmen Square Massacre
The famous "Tank Man" image. Quartz, 2021
On June 5, 1989, a anonymous civilian, nicknamed "Tank Man," stood up to a row of tanks moving through the area. He attempted to stop the tanks from bringing an end to the remaining protesters' "road to democracy". His attempt to halt the tanks symbolized the determination of the Chinese people (and their diplomatic beliefs) who stood up to the strong government.
"He didn't need to have a name. He stood for what the protesters wanted, who had been silenced on June 4th. He was all of them.
- Robin Murno