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A look back at National Geographic's best covers

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'National Geographic: The Covers'
'National Geographic: The Covers'
Courtesy National Geographic

Photojournalism has been a staple of National Geographic for more than a century, and their cover images have made their impression upon the globe since their first release in 1959.

Two National Geographic photographers join The Daily Circuit to talk about "The Covers: Iconic Photographs, Unforgettable Stories," a new book which compiles decades of photographs and their stories.

Play amateur photographer with Kerri this hour. Have you ever gazed upon an image or a scene that you think would make a great photographic cover? Tweet it to @DailyCircuit or @KerriMPR.

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August 2010
August 2010 Photo by Wes C. Skiles/National Geographic Extreme climate shifts forged this ancient Bahamian cave as seas rose and fell. Extreme danger awaits divers who explore it.
Wes C. Skiles / National Geographic
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The first National Geographic cover
October 1888 | Cover by NGS National Geographic Magazine, volume I, number 1, features the Society's first seal, a map of the United States.
National Geographic
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September 1959
September 1959 Photo by Wilbur E. Garrett Shockwaves produced during supersonic flight stream out of a U.S. Navy McDonnell F3H Demon jet fighter.
Wilbur E. Garrett / National Geographic