Person of the Year

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Photographing TIME's Person of the Year in Africa, Europe and the U.S.

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Ebola: TIME's Full Coverage

Since the start of the Ebola outbreak in March, TIME has covered the devastation throughout West Africa and the virus’ spread worldwide. Our Africa Bureau Chief, Aryn Baker, has reported from Monrovia, Liberia, donning full...

Behind the Scenes of TIME's Person of the Year Photoshoot in Liberia

When most of America was celebrating Thanksgiving, TIME's Deputy Director of Photography Paul Moakley was in Monrovia, Liberia, with photographer Jackie Nickerson

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Behind Titus Kaphar’s Ferguson Protesters Painting

By TIME Staff To capture the impact of the Ferguson protests, Kaphar created a 4-ft by 5-ft oil painting he titled, “Yet Another Fight for Remembrance.” Kaphar, who lives and works in New Haven, Conn.,...

Behind TIME’s Person of the Year Ebola Fighters Cover

Five images that define the fight against the deadly virus

Behind the Person of the Year Images

Four artists were commissioned to create portraits of the runners-up

The Caregivers

The Ebola fighters in their own words

Portraits of Life and Death

Editor Nancy Gibbs describes the stories behind this year's choice

The Choice

They risked and persisted, sacrificed and saved. Editor Nancy Gibbs explains why the Ebola Fighters are TIME's choice for Person of the Year 2014

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Everything You Wanted to Know About TIME’s Person of the Year

TIME’s Deputy Managing Editor Radhika Jones answers your questions about how the choice is made, how editors keep it a secret and why inanimate objects are eligible

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See Every Person of the Year Cover Ever

Every year since 1927, TIME has chosen a Person of the Year that influenced the world, for better or worse. From Charles Lindbergh to Donald Trump, see every Person of the Year.

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This Is How the Internet Talks About Beyoncé and Taylor Swift

Facebook data shows which words readers associate with the pop stars

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TIME Unveils Finalists for 2014 Person of the Year

Eight contenders are on the shortlist ahead of Wednesday's announcement

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Elvis, Donald Trump and Other Reader Favorites for TIME's Person of the Year

Narendra Modi is the winner of this year's readers' poll. See who else has been selected over the years

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Indian Prime Minister Wins Person of the Year Poll

The Indian leader received more than 16% of almost five million votes cast

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