Fierce Ambition

Marguerite Higgins was a trailblazing war correspondent known for her fearless reporting from major conflict zones, earning her the distinction of being the first woman to receive a Pulitzer Prize for foreign correspondence. Her career spanned from World War II to the Cold War, where her courageous dispatches and unwavering ambition made her a prominent figure in journalism and part of Washington's political circles. Drawing on extensive research, Jennet Conant highlights Higgins' significant contributions and her role in shaping future generations of journalists.