American journalist, author, and biographer
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Myra was born
· Washington, D.C., U.S.
Career
In 1968, Myra MacPherson was hired by Washington Post executive editor Ben Bradlee to write for the papers Style section, beginning an over-20-year tenure at one of Americas most influential newspapers.
Career
In 1968, Myra MacPherson was hired by Washington Post executive editor Ben Bradlee to write for the papers Style section, beginning an over-20-year tenure at one of Americas most influential newspapers.
Career
During her two decades at The Washington Post, MacPherson was a wide-ranging feature writer covering culture, politics, and war, becoming known for her incisive reporting and ability to illuminate the human dimensions of major events.
Career
During her two decades at The Washington Post, MacPherson was a wide-ranging feature writer covering culture, politics, and war, becoming known for her incisive reporting and ability to illuminate the human dimensions of major events.
Achievement
MacPherson authored The Power Lovers, a study of the competing demands of politics and marriage among power couples in Washington, offering a penetrating look at the personal costs of political ambition in the nations capital.
Achievement
MacPherson authored The Power Lovers, a study of the competing demands of politics and marriage among power couples in Washington, offering a penetrating look at the personal costs of political ambition in the nations capital.
Achievement
MacPherson published Long Time Passing in 1984, a groundbreaking exploration of the psychological impact of the Vietnam War on veterans and their families. The book was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize and became a definitive work on the war aftermath.
Achievement
MacPherson published Long Time Passing in 1984, a groundbreaking exploration of the psychological impact of the Vietnam War on veterans and their families. The book was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize and became a definitive work on the war aftermath.
Career
MacPherson departed The Washington Post in 1991 after more than two decades of distinguished journalism, transitioning to focus on her book writing and continued advocacy for Vietnam veterans and their stories.
Career
MacPherson departed The Washington Post in 1991 after more than two decades of distinguished journalism, transitioning to focus on her book writing and continued advocacy for Vietnam veterans and their stories.
Myra MacPherson passed away
