Lawrence Fried

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Lawrence Fried was an American photo-journalist. He was born to first-generation Jewish Hungarian and Russian parents in New York, N. Y. Fried's work appeared in Newsweek, The Saturday Evening Post, The New York Times, Vogue, Collier's, and Parade Magazine.[1] with over 70 covers for Newsweek [2]. He was the recipient of the Photographer of the Year award by the Overseas Press Club, the Outstanding Service to ASMP award and the Benjamin Franklin Award [3]. Recent publications include, "Always Audrey: Six Iconic Photographers, One Legendary Star," and "Paul Newman, Blue-Eyed Cool." His image of John F. Kennedy with his dog Charlie is currently on display at John F. Kennedy Library and Museum.

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