Horst Faas
Horst Faas was a highly esteemed photographer and Associated Press photo chief during the Vietnam War. He was recognized for his powerful imagery that documented the conflict and its impact on both soldiers and civilians. Faas's work earned him a Pulitzer Prize, and he was instrumental in establishing the visual narrative of the Vietnam War, capturing the raw and often brutal realities of the battlefield.
Born on Apr 28, 1928 (97 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panama | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 4,314,768 | 3,322 | $76,000 | 59$ |
| Bolivia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 11,673,021 | 6,981 | $40,000 | 24$ |
| Totals | 2 | 15,987,789 | 10,303 | $116,000 | 83$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Panama:
Horst Faas was the chief photographer who discussed the publication of the 'napalm girl' photo.
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Bolivia:
Horst Faas was the chief photographer who discussed the publication of the photo.
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Costa Rica:
Horst Faas was an editor at AP who pressured Gary Robinson regarding the credit for the famous photograph.
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France:
Horst Faas was the editor-in-chief who allegedly instructed Carl Robinson to modify the image's caption.
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Switzerland:
Horst Faas was a prominent journalist known for his coverage of the Vietnam War.
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Australia:
Horst Faas was an Associated Press photo chief who won a Pulitzer Prize for his coverage of the Vietnam War.
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