The photograph of a little boy who became one of the most recognizable men today

The Photograph of a Little Boy Who Became One of the Most Recognizable Men Today

Story Of The Day

At first glance, it’s just an old photograph.

A little boy, neatly dressed, eyes full of curiosity. No entourage. No spotlight. No hint of the fame that would one day follow him everywhere. If you didn’t know better, you’d assume it was a family keepsake—tucked away in an album, forgotten by time.

But the world would come to know that face.