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The Vietnam War: Napalm Girl In Vietnam

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In class, we looked at several photographs that were taken during the Vietnam War. The one that stood out, and probably had the greatest effect on its viewer, was probably Napalm Girl. This photo was taken by Huynh Cong Ut, and this photo has a powerful message behind it, that is applicable and can still affect people today. On June 8, 1972, a plane from the Vietnamese Air Force dropped one bomb on top of the Trang Bang village. This bomb contained napalm, a highly flammable sticky substance consisting of gasoline thickened with special soaps, and phosphorous jelly. The napalm strike resulted in the small village being burned down, and several people dying due to severe burns. This photo has an effect on me, and definitely

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