Stanley Karnow (1925-2013)
Item
Title
Stanley Karnow (1925-2013)
Subject
Journalism, Reporter, Vietnam War
Description
A well-known journalist and author, Stanley Karnow was among the first reporters on the ground with American advisors in 1959, and focused his efforts on understanding the impact of the conflict on the people of Vietnam rather than purely the politics of the time. He spent over thirty years working in the field in south-east Asia and won several awards for the works he published from his experiences there. Publishing numerous books and receiving a Pulitzer, Emmy, and numerous other awards for his journalism. Famously he was on Nixon's "enemy's list" for his coverage of the conflict. He spearheaded the documentary "Vietnam; A Television History" which went on to become the most-watched public broadcast work during its premier run in 1983. He continued to make waves with his reporting on Asia until his retirement in 2010.
Date
February 4th, 1925 - January 27th, 2013
Place
Southeast Asia, United States of America
Type
Person/Biography
Source
https://www.historians.org/research-and-publications/perspectives-on-history/october-2013/in-memoriam-stanley-karnow
Publisher
American Historical Association
Rights
Public Domain
Format
Webpage
Contributor
Christopher Martin
