David Cort
American journalist
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David Cort (July 5, 1904 – October 11, 1983) was a 20th-century American writer (journalist, columnist, editor, and prose writer), best known as foreign news editor at Life magazine.[1]
BornJuly 5, 1904
DiedOctober 11, 1983 (aged 79)
Occupationwriter (journalist, columnist, editor, prose writer)
LanguageEnglish
David Cort | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 5, 1904 |
| Died | October 11, 1983 (aged 79) |
| Occupation | writer (journalist, columnist, editor, prose writer) |
| Language | English |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Columbia University |
| Notable awards | Guggenheim Fellowship (1971) |
Background
Career
By the late 1920s, Cort had become a contributor to Vanity Fair magazine.[1]
In 1932, he joined Time magazine as assistant foreign news editor.[1]
In 1936, he moved to Life as foreign news editor. He is best known for his work there in selecting and captioning photographs shot during World War II.[1]
He also contributed to The Nation magazine and The New York Times Book Review.[1]
Personal and death
Awards
- 1971: Guggenheim Fellow (General Nonfiction)[3]
