Son Watched as Woman Knelt at the Body of Her Husband 1963

This photo, “Son Watched as Woman Knelt at the Body of Her Husband”, taken by Robert Hewett in 1963, captures the devastating aftermath of the Vietnam War. The image depicts a woman kneeling over the body of her husband, covered by a sheet. A young boy, likely their son, watches on with a somber expression, holding a newspaper. In the background, a poster of a Vietnamese leader stands against a damaged building. The photo's stark black and white aesthetic intensifies the somber mood and serves as a poignant reminder of the war's human cost.