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A time it was: Bobby Kennedy in the Sixties

This book delves into the personal and professional life of Bobby Kennedy, focusing on his tenure as a U.S. Senator and his role in the civil rights movement, the Vietnam War, and the 1968 presidential campaign. It provides an in-depth analysis of Kennedy's political philosophy and his efforts to reform American society. more

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Bill Eppridge
Bill Eppridge

Bill Eppridge, born on March 20, 1938 and passed away on October 3, 2013, was a renowned photographer known for capturing historical moments. His work, especially in the field of news photography, has left a lasting impact. Eppridge worked for Life magazine and his photographs have become iconic representations of significant news events. more

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“I think the best war photos I have taken have always been made when a battle was actually taking place - when people were confused and scared and courageous and stupid and showed all these things. When you look at people right at the very moment of truth, everything is quite human. You take a picture at this moment with all the mistakes in it, with everything that might be confusing to the reader, but that's the right combat photo.”

“To get the best picture of a captured prisoner, you have to get him just as he is captured. The expression he wears then is lost forever... The human mechanism is remarkably recuperative. A half hour later, the expressions are gone, the faces have changed. The mother with the dead baby in her arms does not look griefstruck anymore, no matter what she feels.”