Marguerite Higgins

American journalist and author

Marguerite Higgins - American journalist and author
Born

September 3rd, 1921
104 years ago

Died

1966
59 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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