The following are the Pulitzer Prizes for 1987. The Pulitzer Prize is a United States literary award given out each April. ...

Journalism

• Public service: Pittsburgh Press
  • "For reporting by Andrew Schneider and Matthew Brelis which revealed the inadequacy of the FAA's medical screening of airline pilots and led to significant reforms."

• General news reporting: Staff of Akron Beacon Journal
  • "For its coverage, under deadline pressure, of the attempted takeover of Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. by a European financier."

• Investigative reporting: John Woestendiek of Philadelphia Inquirer
  • "For outstanding prison beat reporting, which included proving the innocence of a man convicted of murder."

• Investigative reporting: Daniel R. Biddle, H. G. Bissinger and Fredric N. Tulsky of Philadelphia Inquirer
  • For their series "Disorder in the Court," which revealed transgressions of justice in the Philadelphia court system and led to federal and state investigations."

• Explanatory reporting: Jeff Lyon and Peter Gorner of Chicago Tribune
  • "For their series on the promises of gene therapy, which examined the implications of this revolutionary medical treatment."

• Pulitzer Prize for Specialized Reporting: Alex S. Jones of New York Times
  • "For "The Fall of the House of Bingham," a skillful and sensitive report of a powerful newspaper family's bickering and how it led to the sale of a famed media empire."

• National reporting: Staff of Miami Herald
  • "For its exclusive reporting and persistent coverage of the U.S.-Iran-Contra connection."

• National reporting: Staff of New York Times
  • "For coverage of the aftermath of the Challenger explosion, which included stories that identified serious flaws in the shuttle's design and in the administration of America's space program."

• International reporting: Michael Parks of Los Angeles Times
  • "For his balanced and comprehensive coverage of South Africa."

• Feature writing: Steve Twomey of Philadelphia Inquirer
  • "For his illuminating profile of life aboard an aircraft carrier."

• Commentary: Charles Krauthammer of Washington Post Writers Group
  • "For his witty and insightful columns on national issues."

• Criticism: Richard Eder of Los Angeles Times
  • "For his book reviews."

• Editorial writing: Jonathan Freedman of The San Diego Union-Tribune
  • "For his editorials urging passage of the first major immigration reform act in 34 years."

• Editorial cartooning: DBerke Breathed of Washington Post Writers Group

• Spot news photography: Kim Komenich of San Francisco Examiner
  • "For his photographic coverage of the fall of Ferdinand Marcos."

• Feature photography: David Peterson of Des Moines Register
  • For his photographs depicting the shattered dreams of American farmers."

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. ... The Pittsburgh Press, now defunct, was a major daily newspaper in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. ... FAA may refer to: Federal Aviation Administration in the United States Fleet Air Arm in the UK Royal Navy Fuerza Aérea Argentina in Argentina This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company (NYSE: GT) was founded in 1898 by Frank Seiberling. ... The Pulitzer Prize for Investigative Reporting has been awarded since 1953 for a distinguished example of investigative reporting by an individual or team, presented as a single article or series in print journalism. ... The Philadelphia Inquirer is one of a two Knight Ridder newspaper duopoly daily for the Philadelphia area. ... The Pulitzer Prize for Investigative Reporting has been awarded since 1953 for a distinguished example of investigative reporting by an individual or team, presented as a single article or series in print journalism. ... The Philadelphia Inquirer is one of a two Knight Ridder newspaper duopoly daily for the Philadelphia area. ... Philadelphia is a village located in Jefferson County, New York. ... The Pulitzer Prize for Explanatory Journalism was first introduced in 1985, and continued under that name until 1997. ... The Chicago Tribune, formerly self-styled as the Worlds Greatest Newspaper, remains one of the principal daily newspapers of the midwestern United States. ... Gene therapy using an Adenovirus vector. ... The Pulitzer Prize for Investigative Reporting has been awarded since 1953 for a distinguished example of investigative reporting by an individual or team, presented as a single article or series in print journalism. ... 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. ... The Pulitzer Prize for National Reporting has been awarded since 1948 for a distinguished example of reporting on national affairs. ... The Miami Herald is a daily newspaper owned by Knight Ridder. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... The Pulitzer Prize for National Reporting has been awarded since 1948 for a distinguished example of reporting on national affairs. ... 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. ... The Pulitzer Prize for International Reporting has been awarded since 1948 for a distinguished example of reporting on international affairs, including United Nations correspondence. ... The Los Angeles Times (also known as the LA Times) is a daily newspaper published in Los Angeles, California and distributed throughout the western United States. ... The Pulitzer Prize for Feature Writing has been awarded since 1979 for a distinguished example of feature writing giving prime consideration to high literary quality and originality. ... The Philadelphia Inquirer is one of a two Knight Ridder newspaper duopoly daily for the Philadelphia area. ... The Pulitzer Prize for Commentary has been awarded since 1970. ... The Pulitzer Prize for Criticism has been presented since 1970 to a newspaper writer who has demonstrated distinguished criticism. Recipients of the award are chosen by an independent board and officially administered by Columbia University. ... The Los Angeles Times (also known as the LA Times) is a daily newspaper published in Los Angeles, California and distributed throughout the western United States. ... 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 San Diego Union-Tribune is a daily newspaper published in San Diego, California by the Copley Press. ... 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. ... Students gather following the Columbine High School massacre, part of the photography for which the Rocky Mountain News won the 2000 Breaking News Photography Pulitzer. ... The San Francisco Examiner is a daily newspaper in San Francisco, California, where it has been published continuously since 1865, beginning with the name The Daily Examiner. ... Ferdinand Emmanuel Edralín Marcos (September 11, 1917 – September 28, 1989) was the tenth president of the Philippines, serving from 1965 to 1986. ... The Pulitzer Prize for Feature Photography has been awarded since 1968 for a distinguished example of feature photography in black and white or color, which may consist of a photograph or photographs, a sequence or an album. ... The Des Moines Register is the daily morning newspaper of Des Moines, Iowa, in the United States. ...

Letters and Drama

• Fiction: A Summons to Memphis by Peter Taylor

• Drama: Fences by August Wilson

• History: Voyagers to the West: A Passage in the Peopling of America on the Eve of the Revolution by Bernard Bailyn

• Biography or autobiography: Bearing the Cross: Martin Luther King Jr. and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference by David J. Garrow

• Poetry: Thomas and Beulah by Rita Dove

• General non-fiction: Arab and Jew: Wounded Spirits in a Promised Land by David K. Shipler

• Music: The Flight Into Egypt by John Harbison Premiered November 21, 1987 by Cantata Singers and Ensemble.

The Pulitzer Prize for Fiction has been awarded since 1948 for distinguished fiction by an American author, preferably dealing with American life. ... A Summons to Memphis is a 1986 novel by Peter Taylor, which won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1987. ... People called Peter Taylor include: Peter Matthew Hillsman Taylor, author, winner of the 1987 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction Peter Taylor, editor of The Bridge on the River Kwai and winner of the 1957 Academy Award for Film Editing Peter Taylor, former goalkeeper for Nottingham Forest F.C. and assistant manager... The Pulitzer Prize for Drama was first awarded in 1918. ... Fences is a play by August Wilson; it was his second play to go to Broadway. ... August Wilson August Wilson (April 27, 1945 – October 2, 2005) was a Pulitzer Prize-winning American playwright. ... The Pulitzer Prize for History has been awarded since 1917 for a distinguished book upon the history of the United States. ... It has been suggested that The Peopling of British North America be merged into this article or section. ... The Pulitzer Prize for Biography or Autobiography has been presented since 1917 for a distinguished biography or autobiography by an American author. ... The Pulitzer Prize for Poetry has been presented since 1922 for a distinguished volume of original verse by an American author. ... Rita Frances Dove (born August 28, 1952 in Akron, Ohio, USA) is an African American United States poet and author. ... The Pulitzer Prize for General Non-Fiction has been awarded since 1962 for a distinguished book of non-fiction by an American author that is not eligible for consideration in any other category. ... The Pulitzer Prize for Music was first awarded in 1943. ... John Harris Harbison (born December 20, 1938 in Orange, New Jersey) is a composer, best known for his operas and large choral works. ...

Special Citations and Awards

• Special Awards and Citations - Journalism: Joseph Pulitzer Jr.
  • "For his extraordinary services to American journalism and letters during his 31 years as chairman of the Pulitzer Prize Board and for his accomplishments as an editor and publisher."

The Pulitzer Prize jury has the option of awarding special citations where they consider necessary. ... Joseph Pulitzer Jr. ...

Source

• The Pulitzer Prizes for 1987