Fleeting Infancy by Carol Guzy

Photo Credit: Carol Guzy

Guzy was born into a working-class family in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, and she grew up there.

She graduated with an Associate degree in nursing in 1977 from Northampton Community College and planned to work as a nurse until a friend gave her a camera. In 1980, she earned an associate degree in applied science in photography from the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Fleeting Infancy

Spot News, first prize stories

1994

July - October. When the failure of the economic embargo designed to force the military leaders of the western hemisphere's poorest nation from power had become undeniable, the US mobilized its military might to chase off General Cdras' dictatorial regime. Although greeted with enthusiasm by some, the arrival of American troops also triggered widespread pillaging. At first the US troops' orders turned them into mere witnesses, but at a later stage they intervened in shootings and attempted lynchings.