David Douglas Duncan (born January 23, 1916) is an American photojournalist who is best known for his dramatic combat photographs. Read full biography of David Douglas Duncan →
Born in Kansas City, Missouri, and knowing nothing about Picasso, I had the audacity to knock on his door, became his friend, and took thousands of... →
After I left the Marines in '46, I wanted to stay in the Marines; I was very happy - I loved that life.
I have taken some hits here and there, but I've been most damaged carrying my little terrier to bed, and I broke my hip turning off the lamp.... →
I don't think you can impose a social order from the top down.
My only rule: I never photographed the face of the dead, ever, out of respect for the families.
Today, Japan is one of the few countries in the world where one hears laughter everywhere.
The Marines in Korea never feared 'friendly fire' or artillery coming from the South Koreans - from their allies - like they did later in... →
Ho Chi Minh and Vietnam were perfect for Lyndon Johnson: 220 million against 18 million, water buffalo and all. No risk, really.
I was a war correspondent in Korea. I did a book on it: 'This is War.'
So many people are exploiting the name Picasso - and, in a way, even the estate is doing it.
Some guys can run fast, some guys can sing, I found I could take photographs that people were interested in.
The major economies are not American anymore. They are Asian and South American.
War is in the eyes.
David Douglas Duncan (born January 23, 1916) is an American photojournalist who is best known for his dramatic combat photographs.