Phan Thi Kim Phuc

Phan Thi Kim Phuc

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Phan Thi Kim Phuc is a Vietnamese woman who became internationally known as 'the napalm girl' after a photograph of her fleeing a napalm attack during the Vietnam War was published in 1972. The iconic image, taken by photographer Nick Ut, captured her in a moment of extreme pain and fear, which sparked global outrage and became a symbol of the horrors of war. Since then, Kim Phuc has dedicated her life to peace and reconciliation, speaking out against war and advocating for healing and forgiveness.

Born on Apr 02, 1972 (53 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.02%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
248,199
Power
13,493$
Sentiment
6.17
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Canada 2 8.00 0.18% +10% 38,005,238 75,667 $1,700,000 3,385$
Portugal 1 5.00 0.09% +0% 10,196,709 9,040 $240,000 213$
United States 1 6.00 0.05% +0% 331,002,651 153,313 $21,000,000 9,727$
Hungary 1 6.00 0.11% +0% 9,660,351 10,180 $160,000 169$
Totals 5 388,864,949 248,200 $23,100,000 13,494$
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Recent Mentions

United States United States: The photo titled 'The Terror of War' features 9-year-old Phan Thị Kim Phúc running naked from a napalm attack in 1972. 6

Fox News: Netflix documentary challenges AP credit for iconic 'Napalm Girl' photo

Portugal Portugal: Phan Thi Kim Phuc is the subject of the iconic photograph 'The Terror of War', known as 'The Napalm Girl'. 5

Público: Nova investigação volta a questionar a autoria da fotografia A Menina do “Napalm” | Fotografia

Slovakia Slovakia: Phan Thi Kim Phuc is known for her iconic photograph taken during the Vietnam War, which symbolizes the horrors of war. 9

SME – major Slovak daily, est. 1993: Zachránil jej život a podpísal sa pod ikonickú fotku. Je však skutočným autorom

United States United States: Phan Thi Kim Phuc is the subject of the iconic 'Napalm Girl' photo, who survived severe burns from a napalm attack during the Vietnam War. 9

CNN: ‘Napalm Girl’: World Press Photo ‘suspends’ attribution for iconic Vietnam War image