“Forgive & love”, urges Kim Phuc on the 40th anniversary of the photo seen around the world


Terrified children, including 9-year-old Kim Phuc (center)
as they run down a road near Trang Bang
after an aerial napalm attack on suspected Viet Cong hiding places.
To commemorate the 40th anniversary of the iconic black-and-white photo taken of her during the Vietnam War, UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Kim Phuc urges the world to forgive and show love.

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