Falling Soldier photo sparks debate over truth in war images
A long analysis of Robert Capa's Falling Soldier examines whether the famous photo from 1936 truly shows a loyalist being killed near Cerro Mariano or if it was staged. Critics dispute the location and timing, while defenders argue the image's symbolic truth outweighs literal accuracy.
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Spain
Robert Hughes
Life Magazine
Robert Capa
Cerro Mariano
Capa
Federico Borrell Garcia
Borrell
International Center of Photography
Midtown Manhattan
Richard Whelan
Whelan
Omaha Beach
Vietnam
Almanag 2009 History and Events Snapshot
Today marks the 320th day of 2009 with autumn underway. Historical milestones noted include Pizarro capturing Atahualpa in 1532, Dostoevsky sentenced to death in 1849, the Federal Reserve opening in 1914, Nixon approving the trans Alaska pipeline in 1973, and Clinton visiting Vietnam in 2000. Notable births include Marg Helgenberger and Maggie Gyllenhaal. The longest college football win streak ended in 1957 with Notre Dame’s upset of Oklahoma. The trans Alaska pipeline length is 800 miles. New moon for November 16 is noted.
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Fyod Dostoevsky
Federal Reserve System of
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Bill Clinton
Vietnam
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Keone
Rethinking the cult of homeownership in America
Eric S. Belsky argues the US should rethink ownership as foreclosures rise and many homes are underwater. He favors policy shifts toward nonprofit owned multiunit properties to stabilize rents and reduce risk, urging innovative, affordable housing options beyond traditional ownership.
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Los Angeles
Disney reshapes Mickey for Epic Mickey video game
Dayton Daily News columnist notes The Walt Disney Co plans a dramatic Mickey Mouse makeover for the new Wii game Epic Mickey. The redesign introduces a grittier cartoon world with foes like Phantom Blot and Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, while officials insist Mickey will not become evil. The stance clashes with gamers eager for action and violence, and readers debate potential shifts in the character’s persona.
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New York Times
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Nintendo
Phantom Blot
Mad Doctor
Donald Duck
Oswald the Lucky Rabbit
the Times
Annette Funicello
Epic Mickey
Mary Poppins
Banks
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