American photographer best known for his photograph Raising the Flag at Ground Zero, which depicts firefighters raising the American flag at the World Trade Center after the attacks on September 11, 2001. Color glossy 11 x 14 photo, signed in blue felt tip, “9/11/2001, Thomas E. Franklin.” In very fine condition, with a PSA/DNA label affixed to the lower left corner. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from PSA/DNA. RRAuction COA.