author
Don Whitehead
1908–1981
A prizewinning American journalist, he brought readers close to some of the biggest stories of World War II and the early Cold War. His nonfiction books carry that same reporter’s eye for action, institutions, and public life.
1 Audiobook
Border guard : The story of the United States Customs Service
by Don Whitehead
About the author
Born in Inman, Virginia, Don Whitehead became one of the standout American reporters of his era. He worked for the Associated Press and earned major recognition for his coverage, including two Pulitzer Prizes, a George Polk Award, and the Medal of Freedom.
He was especially known as a war correspondent during World War II, reporting on major Allied campaigns with a direct, vivid style that made complicated events feel immediate. That background shaped his later books, which turned the same clear, fast-moving approach toward subjects such as the FBI and the U.S. Customs Service.
Whitehead died in 1981, but his work still reflects a kind of journalism built on close observation and strong storytelling. For audiobook listeners, his writing offers both firsthand historical perspective and the pace of a seasoned newspaperman.