Martha Gellhorn: The War Correspondent who Covered D-Day

Martha Gellhorn: The War Correspondent who Covered D-Day

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Interactive Video

Journalism

9th - 10th Grade

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The video discusses the D-Day invasion and highlights the story of Martha Gellhorn, a pioneering female journalist. Born in 1908, Gellhorn began her journalism career with the New Republic and faced challenges, including being fired for reporting harassment. She later became a war correspondent during World War II, famously sneaking onto Omaha Beach on D-Day. Her reporting on the liberation of Europe and Nazi concentration camps solidified her legacy as a leading war correspondent. The video emphasizes the importance of diverse perspectives in war reporting.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

How did Gellhorn's article about D-Day impact her career?

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Why is it important to have different viewpoints represented in war correspondent reporting?

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