Through 2020's lens: Images that captured an indelible year

A visual chronicle of the last 12 months, curated by our photo editors

Dec. 21, 2020 2020's Year in Pictures  The new decade brought the challenge of a century: a deadly and merciless global pandemic that transformed the world into something barely recognizable — desolate city streets, people donning masks and social distancing. Meanwhile, concerns about police violence and systemic racism animated a movement, and one of the most consequential elections in history took place.   These images, curated by our photo editors, capture the pain, grief, rage, resilience, loneliness and even hope that defined a watershed year.  See the full gallery Get the NBC News Mobile App   Follow NBC News This email was sent by: NBC News 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112   This is an automated email. Do not reply directly to this email. Privacy | Unsubscribe | More NBC Newsletters | Contact View in browser