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Pulitzer Prizes in 1938:
Journalism
For its news reports and editorials entitled, "Self Help in the Dust Bowl." The Pulitzer Prize for Public Service has been awarded since 1918 for a distinguished example of meritorious public service by a newspaper through the use of its journalistic resources which may include editorials, cartoons, and photographs, as well as reporting. ...
For his series of articles, supported by photostats of the essential documents, exposing the one-time membership of Mr. Justice Hugo L. Black in the Ku Klux Klan. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, also known simply as the PG, is the largest daily newspaper serving metropolitan Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. ...
Hugo Black Hugo LaFayette Black (February 27, 1886 - September 25, 1971) was a Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States (1937 - 1971). ...
For his exclusive authorized interview with the President of the United States on February 27, 1937. The New York Times is an internationally known daily newspaper published in New York City and distributed in the United States and many other nations worldwide. ...
For his distinguished editorial writing during the year. The Pulitzer Prize for Editorial Writing has been awarded since 1917 for distinguished editorial writing, the test of excellence being clearness of style, moral purpose, sound reasoning, and power to influence public opinion in what the writer conceives to be the right direction. ...
"The Road Back." The Pulitzer Prize for Editorial Cartooning has been awarded since 1922 for a distinguished cartoon or portfolio of cartoons published during the year, characterized by originality, editorial effectiveness, quality of drawing, and pictorial effect. ...
Letters and Drama - NOVEL The Late George Apley by John Phillips Marquand (Little)
- DRAMA Our Town by Thornton Wilder
- HISTORY The Road to Reunion, 1865-1900 by Paul Herman Buck (Little)
- BIOGRAPHY OR AUTOBIOGRAPHY Andrew Jackson, 2 vols. by Marquis James (Bobbs)
- BIOGRAPHY OR AUTOBIOGRAPHY Pedlar's Progress by Odell Shepard (Little)
- POETRY Cold Morning Sky by Marya Zaturenska (Macmillan)
Special Awards and Citations - JOURNALISM Edmonton (Alberta) Journal
- A special bronze plaque for its editorial leadership in defense of the freedom of the press in the Province of Alberta, Canada.
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