American Photographer and War Correspondent
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Thérèse Mabel Bonney (1894-1978) was an American-born photographer and war correspondent, renowned for her powerful documentation of World War II, particularly its impact on civilians and children. Originally aspiring to an academic career, her experiences in Europe shifted her focus to photography and journalism, where she became a key figure in cultural relations between the U.S. and France. Her work during the war, especially the book and exhibition Europe’s Children, highlighted the human toll of conflict and influenced global humanitarian efforts. Beyond war photography, Thérèse also bridged cultural divides through her pioneering use of visual media in diplomacy, leaving a lasting legacy in photojournalism and cultural history.
By Ruby: Thérèse Bonney (1894-1978) was an American-born photographer and war correspondent, renowned for her powerful documentation of World War II and its effects on civilian populations....
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