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05-27-2013, 02:05 PM
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Re: Iconic Images Of Human Rights Violations
Regarding the Dong Xoai massacre, didn't it happen in 1965? not in 1971 as stated. From Wikipedia (Battle of Dong Xoai) "over one hundred South Vietnamese civilians were believed to have been massacred by the Viet Cong during their brief occupation of the area" Anyway a rather unheard massacre, like the one in Hue 1968 where NVA/VC massacred civilians again. I wonder what the anti-war hippies and protesters have to say about those atrocities? I hate that the crimes of communism is kept under the table and kept secret.. |
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05-27-2013, 08:58 PM
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1965, you're correct, there's another thread by Sharon about another photo fom the same photographer, Horst Faas ( http://www.documentingreality.com/fo...-child-124884/ ) he won the Pulitzer Prize the same year for his combat photography in South Viet Nam during the year before. He passed away one year ago, many said that he could make even war look beautiful, he was a legendary photographer for sure  |
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05-28-2013, 04:48 AM
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It's always very interesting to see the crimes of communism, since its not so often spoken of and always a coverup. Here in Europe the socialist governments have a system of not telling us about the crimes, it's seldom even shown in history books. It's a scandal as the crimes of the barbaric nazis is equally horrific and it is well documented. There are many leftovers from the 60-70's still keeping the pipe dream of the success of communism.
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05-28-2013, 02:04 PM
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Sharon,one of the best sets I have seen on DR. Intelligent, well documented, a (strange) pleasure to watch and discover, and then think about. Unusual place to post these in, I believe there's a better section for these but great job anyway, thanks for sharing
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05-30-2013, 04:36 PM
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Excellent post. One of the best on DR I reckon, not just for gore, but for the sheer volume and spectrum of mans inhumanity to his fellow man.
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05-30-2013, 05:10 PM
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Wow, that's the biggest compliment I've ever had since I joined, thank you very much. This post took me a long time (and a few coffees!) to do and not all facts will be 100%. I personally believe you don't always need "kerr-splat" gore to show the horrors of life. Even an image someone's troubled eyes can be enough to make a powerful statement. I'm glad it has been appreciated by people here, thank you. |
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06-01-2013, 11:58 PM
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Great post! I thought this one should be included. This photo is a Pulitzer Prize winner, photographer was Nick Ut. The photo shows a 9yo vietnamese girl and others running away from napalm attacks on June 8 1972, after being severely burned. Phan Thị Kim Phúc is the girl depicted, and below is a photo of her now.  ·  ·  · |
