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Quote by James Nachtwey

“There is a job to be doneto record the truth. I want to wake people up!”

Quote by James Nachtwey

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James Nachtwey is a renowned war photographer known for his photographic coverage of conflicts and disasters. Born on March 14, 1948, he has won multiple Pulitzer Prizes throughout his career and is considered one of the most outstanding war photographers of the contemporary era. more

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