The Veteran’s Homecoming Welcome
Ernst Haas was the kind of photojournalist who introduced so many artistic elements into his work that he bordered on becoming an artist. His coverage of World War II veterans flooding back into their long-departed homes was called “Homecoming,” a highly sensitive photo essay detailing the emotional turbulence of families searching for their loved ones among the returning veterans. This series propelled Haas to fame and he was swamped with all manner of lucrative employment offers, all of which he turned down in favor of keeping his creative and professional freedom.
The Veterans Homecoming Welcome
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