60 pictures that changed us forever

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Photographs that changed peoples attitudes about life have frequently appeared in Life. They include a photograph of a fetus, a child suffering from mercury poisoning in Japan, a homeless family living in a car, a man dying of AIDS, the Beatles frolicking in a pool and an execution in China.

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1936-1996

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Life's was there to cover all the important historic events of 1936-1996. Events covered included the rise of Adolf Hitler in Germany, the presidency of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, the rise of motion pictures, radio and television and the change of society's views of towards women.

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The spirit of adventure

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Great expeditions were covered by Life magazine in the 60 years of its existence. Photographs and descriptions of treks to the ocean depths, Thor Heyerdahl's Pacific expedition in the Kon-Tiki and Jim Whittaker's Everest expedition are some of the events covered.

Author: Schwartz, Eleanor N.
Illustration, Media coverage, Explorers

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Subjects list: History, Life (Periodical), Photojournalism
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