Caputo, who died May 7, wrote the acclaimed 1977 memoir A Rumor of War, about leading a Marine platoon during the Vietnam war. He went on to a career in journalism. Originally broadcast in 2005.
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Remembering Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Philip Caputo
Caputo, who died May 7, wrote the acclaimed 1977 memoir <em>A Rumor of War,</em> about leading a Marine platoon during the Vietnam war. He went on to a career in journalism. <em>Originally broadcast in 2005.</em>
Published May 15, 2026, 3:57 PM
Updated June 24, 2026, 2:17 AM2.3K
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