Earthrise: The Story Behind William Anders’ Apollo 8 Photograph | 100 Photos | TIME

In a year of war, violence and tumult, the 1968 Apollo 8 mission gave Americans a new source of pride in their achievements and gave the planet a new view of its place in the cosmos. Subscribe to TIME ►► In this unprecedented exploration of 100 photographs that shaped the human experience, TIME goes behind each spectacular image to reveal how and why it changed the course of history. Order the book now at the TIME Shop. Visit the complete multimedia