Frances Fitzgerald - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | October 21, 1940 |
|---|---|
| Age | 85 |
| Birthplace | New York City, New York, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra - (see also Frances Fitzgerald's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dragon |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Pulitzer Prize-winning author of 'Fire in the Lake: The Vietnamese and the Americans in Vietnam' |
Intro
Frances Fitzgerald is an acclaimed American journalist and author, best known for her book 'Fire in the Lake: The Vietnamese and the Americans in Vietnam,' which won the Pulitzer Prize for General Non-Fiction in 1973. She has written extensively on American society, foreign policy, and history.
Early Life & Background
Frances Fitzgerald was born in New York City to Desmond Fitzgerald, a prominent lawyer and CIA official, and Marietta Peabody Fitzgerald, a well-known socialite and political activist. She attended Radcliffe College, graduating in 1962.
Career Highlights
- Won the 1973 Pulitzer Prize for General Non-Fiction for 'Fire in the Lake'
- Also received the National Book Award and Bancroft Prize for the same work
- Published influential books and essays in The New Yorker, The New York Times, and other major publications
- Authored notable works such as 'America Revised', 'Way Out There in the Blue', and 'Cities on a Hill'
Trivia
- 'Fire in the Lake' was considered a groundbreaking book on the Vietnam War, offering an in-depth look at Vietnamese history and culture as well as U.S. involvement.
- She is known for her incisive analysis of American culture and society.
- Frances Fitzgerald is not related to the Irish politician of the same name.
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Frances Fitzgerald is 85 years old.
Frances Fitzgerald was born the 21 October 1940.
New York City, New York, USA.
On Her Birth-Day
About October 21st, 1940, in brief:
- Historical events: On October 21, 1940, German Chancellor Adolf Hitler met with French Prime Minister Philippe Pétain in Montoire, France. This meeting marked the beginning of the collaboration between Nazi Germany and the Vichy government during World War II.
- Day of the week: October 21st, 1940 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: The Grapes of Wrath directed by John Ford
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