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Ahead of Time: My Early Years as a Foreign Correspondent

This book offers an intimate look into the formative years of a distinguished journalist, exploring the challenges and triumphs of life as a foreign correspondent. more

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Ruth Gruber
Ruth Gruber

Ruth Gruber was an American journalist born on September 30, 1911, and passed away on November 17, 2016. She is known for her focus on Jewish refugees and her reporting during World War II, where she served as a special assistant to President Roosevelt. more

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