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“With all the arguments and discussions about the Vietnam War, what did the visual image do? It ended the war.”

Quote by Cornell Capa

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Cornell Capa
Cornell Capa

Cornell Capa was an outstanding photographer known for his profound contributions to photojournalism. His work documented major historical events of the mid-20th century, including World War II and the Cuban Revolution. Born on April 10, 1918, he passed away on May 23, 2008. more

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