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Richard Harwood
A tough, plainspoken American journalist, he brought both newsroom grit and historical perspective to his books. Best known for his work at The Washington Post, he wrote with the eye of a reporter and the memory of someone who had lived through war and politics up close.
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A Close Encounter: The Marine Landing on Tinian
by Richard Harwood
About the author
Richard Harwood was an American journalist, editor, and author whose career included major roles at The Washington Post. Sources available here describe him as a former deputy managing editor, national editor, ombudsman, and columnist for the paper. He also built an earlier reputation at the Louisville Times and wrote books alongside his newspaper work.
Reporting about his death in 2001 says he was 75 and a World War II Marine veteran who served in the Pacific, including at Iwo Jima. That experience stayed with him, and it helped shape the direct, unsentimental tone readers often associated with his writing.
For audiobook listeners, Harwood stands out as a writer grounded in public life and recent history. His work reflects years spent close to power, campaigns, and national news, but it keeps a human scale that makes his nonfiction approachable.