Eddie Adams

The Profile

Eddie Adams was an American photojournalist best known for his 1968 photograph of a Saigon execution, a picture that won the 1969 Pulitzer Prize. He worked for the Associated Press.

Photographed the summary execution in Saigon (Feb 1, 1968) often referred to as 'Execution In Saigon'; won the Pulitzer Prize for Photography in 1969; worked as a photojournalist for the Associated Press.

The review examines Eddie Adams' 1968 Saigon execution photograph in the context of the Tet Offensive and its aftermath. It recounts the events surrounding the execution, the photo's global impact, and Adams' later reflections. The piece is measured and contemplative.