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DAY 280 | SOCIAL & POLITICAL COMMENTARY |
War
REMINDERS OF WHERE WE DO NOT WANT TO GO
Most symbols of war qualify as universal in their understanding—missiles, guns, tanks, and people attired in varying levels of military dress allow viewers to draw similar thoughts and expectations. War journalists and photojournalists are charged with approaching this topic objectively—without manipulation or conscious forming—by simply photographing what they see. These images are disarming, disturbing in many cases, and often grab the attention of the world. Eddie Adams’ photograph of the execution of Nguyen Van Lem captured a moment that revealed the ...
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