William Walter Prochnau is a renowned American journalist, born in 1937, whose career has been marked by numerous notable achievements and accolades.
As a journalist, Prochnau's work on the Vietnam War while serving at the Seattle Times earned him a spot on the master list of Nixon political opponents. His article "Adventures in the Ransom Trade" published in Vanity Fair magazine served as inspiration for the 2000 film Proof of Life.
Prochnau's literary talents have also been showcased in his novel Trinity's Child, which was adapted into the 1990 film By Dawn's Early Light. Additionally, his book Once Upon a Distant War: David Halberstam, Neil Sheehan, Peter Arnett--Young War Correspondents and Their Early Vietnam Battles provides a fascinating account of the early days of the Vietnam War.
In recognition of his outstanding work, Prochnau was awarded an Alicia Patterson Journalism Fellowship in 1988. This prestigious fellowship allowed him to research and write about the media's role in the Vietnam War and its aftermath.
Throughout his career, Prochnau has demonstrated a remarkable ability to tell compelling stories, earning him a reputation as a skilled and accomplished journalist.
