2017 was quite a year.
From politics to entertainment to technological innovations to natural phenomena, these photos helped tell the world's stories over the course of the year.
Some capture festive celebrations around the world, while others document the horrific aftermath of tropical storms and acts of terrorism. Some provide a glimpse into an individual's personal struggles, and some speak to issues on a national and international scale. All of the images, though, are raw and impactful.
Here are the 50 most powerful photos of 2017, presented in chronological order.
US President Barack Obama wipes away tears as he delivers his farewell address in Chicago, Illinois.
Kandy Freeman participates in a Black Lives Matter protest in front of Trump Tower in New York City.
US President-elect Donald Trump arrives for the inauguration ceremonies swearing him in as the 45th president of the United States on the West front of the US Capitol in Washington, DC.
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