Trace Image Publication Dates and Captions — Trace Image Publication Dates and Captions

S. copyright standards, a photograph is considered published when copies are first distributed to the public or offered for further distribution or public display. Verifying the earliest publication date of an image prevents historical photos from being mislabeled as current events.

When researching, check whether the original publication dates and metadata match the modern headline. This verification process ensures that the context of the visual story has not been altered.