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People in the News, 3rd prize

November 01, 1978

More than 900 followers of reverend Jim Jones of The Peoples Temple Agricultural Project commit mass suicide.

November 01, 1978

Over 900 followers of reverend Jim Jones of The Peoples Temple Agricultural Project, commit mass-suicide.

November 01, 1978

Over 900 followers of reverend Jim Jones of The Peoples Temple Agricultural Project, commit mass-suicide.

November 01, 1978

Over 900 followers of reverend Jim Jones of The Peoples Temple Agricultural Project, commit mass-suicide.

November 01, 1978

Over 900 followers of reverend Jim Jones of The Peoples Temple Agricultural Project, commit mass-suicide.

November 01, 1978

Over 900 followers of reverend Jim Jones of The Peoples Temple Agricultural Project, commit mass-suicide.

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Frank Johnston

The Washington Post

1979 Photo Contest, People in the News, Stories, 3rd prize
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Frank Johnston

The Washington Post

01 November, 1978

More than 900 followers of reverend Jim Jones of The Peoples Temple Agricultural Project commit mass suicide.

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