I went to Vietnam; it was my first assignment as a reporter for the UPI, and I never could get away from the war. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes assignment reporter upi
Americans, particularly after World War II, tended to romanticize war because in World War II our cause was the cause of humanity, and our soldiers brought home glory and victory, and thank God that they did. But it led us to romanticize it to some extent. Neil Sheehan americanbringextent share on social
We thought that whatever we wanted to do was right and good, simply because we were Americans, and we would succeed at it because we were Americans. Neil Sheehan americangoodsimply Change image and share on social
The unthinkable occurred: two communist countries went to war with each other. Neil Sheehan communistcountryoccur Change image and share on social
I think the big news organizations, the UPI, AP, Reuters, and the 'Sunday Times' - do take their training seriously. And I think they do only send experienced correspondents with proper insurance and proper training. And they don't force them to go where they don't want to go. Anne Sebba bigcorrespondentexperience share on social
I remember when I was in art classes, I hated following the assignments. And I would get in trouble for doing something totally different or taking it in a weird direction. Chang-Rae Lee artassignmentclass Change image and share on social
Most reporters who come to me get their stories directly from press releases. Very few do what one would consider to be their professional duty. Joey Skaggs directlydutypress Change image and share on social