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Quote by Alfred Eisenstaedt

“I have to be as much diplomat as a photographer.”

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Alfred Eisenstaedt, born on December 6, 1898 in Germany and died on August 24, 1995 in the United States, was one of the most renowned photographers of the 20th century. Known for his work with Life magazine, Eisenstaedt was celebrated for his ability to capture historic moments. His most famous photograph, 'The Kiss of Victory,' taken on August 24, 1945 in New York's Times Square, became a symbol of the end of World War II. more

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