Frances FitzGerald
American journalist and author of books
Born
October 21st, 1940
84 years ago
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
United States
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A journalist and author, focused on the Vietnam War and American culture. Wrote the influential book 'Fire in the Lake: The Vietnamese and the Americans in Vietnam', which explored the history and impact of the Vietnam War. Contributed to various publications, including The New York Times and The New York Review of Books. FitzGerald's work often examined the complexities of American life and culture, shedding light on critical historical moments. Received the Pulitzer Prize for General Non-Fiction in 1973 for her writing.
Wrote 'Fire in the Lake'
Won Pulitzer Prize for General Non-Fiction
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