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Quote by Eddie Adams

“The general killed the Viet Cong; I killed the general with my camera.”

Quote by Eddie Adams

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Eddie Adams, born on June 12, 1933, was an influential American photographer. His photographs are renowned for their unique perspective and profound documentation of social events. Adams achieved remarkable success in the field of news photography, particularly for his work during the Vietnam War. His iconic photograph, 'Execution of a Viet Cong Prisoner in Saigon,' won the Pulitzer Prize in 1962, a significant honor in the field of news photography. more

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