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Bob Daugherty's Lens Captured Iconic Moments in US History
HAMILTON COUNTY, INDIANA, JUL 22 – Bob Daugherty captured nine U.S. presidents and historic events over 43 years, earning top awards including AP's highest journalism honor in 1999.
- In Noblesville, Indiana, Bob Daugherty died Monday at 86 after battling a lengthy illness, Stephanie Daugherty said.
- Across 43 years, the AP’s Bob Daugherty captured presidents, wars, and events, earning a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2009 and induction into the Indiana Journalism Hall of Fame in 2015.
- Bob Daugherty positioned himself to capture Nixon’s “V for victory” hand signs after his 1974 resignation and shot LBJ writing his speech on a spring 1968 Saturday, demonstrating his persistence and strategic timing.
- J. David Ake called him ‘a tack-sharp leader’, while Pablo Martínez Monsiváis said ‘Bob was a legend’.
- His philosophy combined persistence with speed and timing, as he noted, `I got lucky,` and reflected on his success with modesty.
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Award-winning AP photographer Bob Daugherty captured history with speed and persistence
Robert A. Daugherty, who made photos of nine presidents and countless other news and sporting events in a 43-year career with The Associated Press, has died. He was 86.
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