Marguerite Higgins
American journalist and author
Born
Died
1966
60 years ago — 45 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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An American journalist and author, this individual gained prominence during the Vietnam War. The journalism career included reporting for the New York Herald Tribune, covering both World War II and the Korean War. Authored 'War in Korea: The Report of a Woman Combat Correspondent,' which documented experiences of combat. Contributed to the coverage of significant global events, becoming one of the first women to report from the front lines.
Covered World War II and the Korean War
Authored 'War in Korea: The Report of a Woman Combat Correspondent'
Reported from the front lines during the Vietnam War
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