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Words of the Wiseman
Words of the Wiseman

Words of the Wiseman

Alternate Titles
  • Words of the Wiseman: South Vietnamese President Nguyen Van Thieu, left, chats with one of Ban Me Thuot’s venerables during his recent visit to the highland city, 160 miles northeast of Saigon, January 22, 1970
Artist (Vietnamese, active 1960s - 1970s)
Publisher (American, founded 1846)
Date1970
ClassificationsPhotograph
MediumGelatin silver print
Dimensions5 5/8 x 6 7/8 in.
Credit LineGift of Dr. James and Debra Pearl
Object number2021.0578
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