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A Bright Shining Lie: John Paul Vann and America in Vietnam
by Neil Sheehan
Pulitzer Prize · 1989 · Winner
NonfictionISBN 9780679603801
Award History
| Award | Year | Status | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction | 1989 | Winner |
About the Author
Neil SheehanAmerican
Neil Sheehan (1936-2021) was an American journalist and author best known for his Vietnam War coverage, including obtaining the Pentagon Papers for The New York Times, which led to a landmark Supreme Court case affirming press freedom, and his Pulitzer-winning book A Bright Shining Lie about Lt. Col. John Paul Vann and U.S. Read more →
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