Sal Veder, Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer who shot iconic photo of soldier returning from Vietnam, dies at age 99
Summary
Sal Veder, a Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer known for his famous photo of a soldier reuniting with his family after the Vietnam War, died at age 99. He worked for the Associated Press and captured many important moments during his career before retiring in 1993.Key Facts
- Sal Veder died in his sleep on August 22, just before his 100th birthday.
- He took the iconic photo "Burst of Joy" in 1973 showing Lt. Col. Robert L. Stirm and his children reuniting after Stirm’s release from a Vietnam POW camp.
- The photo won the 1974 Pulitzer Prize for feature photography.
- Veder was a staff photographer for the Associated Press based in San Francisco when he took the photo.
- The picture symbolized the end of U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War.
- Veder was born in Berkeley, California, in 1926 to Russian immigrant parents.
- He covered important stories including protests, political figures, and major events in California.
- Veder was known for mentoring younger photographers and promoting the connection between photo and story.
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