Robert Capa © International Center of Photography Generation X boy, Gunnar Moe. Norway. 1951.
“[Twenty-three-year old] Gunnar Moe has made his world a big one. He has had only seven years of schooling, but he is extremely well informed, political
(...) ly aware and conscientious. He believes that the future of Norway is industrial, through development of natural resources, and hopes for an eventual Scandinavian Union. He is confident that the world tension will ease—through negotiation, never war. Though the task is huge, he believes in the United Nations, calls it ‘the world’s biggest chance if sincerity and honesty are allowed to rule negotiations.’ Gunnar feels no resentment over his military service, believing it to be his own contribution to peace. ‘As for me, I can help now as anyone can help—simply as being an active and informed citizen.’”
– Roger Angell, “Youth and the World: Norway,” Holiday magazine, March 1953 © Robert Capa © International Center of Photography | Magnum Photos
