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Joseph Pulitzer, Jr., grandson of Joseph Pulitzer, the famed newspaperman whose endowment to the Columbia School of Journalism funds the Pulitzer Prizes, won a Special Citation in 1987. The Board cited "...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."
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∙ 13y agoTheodore Seuss Geisel, better known as the children's book author Dr. Seuss, received a Special Citation from the Pulitzer Prize Board in 1984 for his lifetime contribution to education and children's literature.
In 1984, the special Pulitzer Prize was awarded to American musician and composer, Wynton Marsalis, for his exceptional achievement in the field of music.
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When did Theodore Geisel win a Pulitzer Prize?
Theodore Seuss Geisel, better known to readers as Dr. Seuss, won a Special Citation (not a Pulitzer Prize) from the Pulitzer Prize Board in 1984.
When and why did Dr. Seuss win a Pulitzer Prize?
Theodor Geisel, better known to readers as Dr. Suess, won a Special Citation from the Pulitzer Prize Board in 1984 "for his special contribution over nearly half a century to the education and enjoyment of America's children and their parents."he won the pulitzer prize in 1984
What is the name of the book that William Kennedy won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction?
William Kennedy won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction for his book "Ironweed." It is a novel that explores themes of redemption, forgiveness, and the struggles of the human spirit.
What year did alex Haley win the Pulitzer prize?
Alex Haley won the Pulitzer Prize in 1977 for his book "Roots: The Saga of an American Family." This work was recognized in the Special Awards and Citations category.
What was the prize JFK won?
the pulitzer prize
What Cormac McCarthy novel won a Pulitzer Prize?
"The Road" by Cormac McCarthy won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 2007.
Who won the Pulitzer Prize in the 1870s?
No one. The Pulitzer Prize was first awarded in 1917.
Who won a Pulitzer Prize for her novel in 1921?
Edith Wharton won the Pulitzer Prize for her novel "The Age of Innocence" in 1921.
Which novel won the Pulitzer Prize in 1988?
Toni Morrison won the 1988 Pulitzer Prize in Fiction for her novel, Beloved.
Who won the Pulitzer Prize in fiction in 1942?
Ellen Glasgow won the 1942 Pulitzer Prize in fiction for her novel, In This Our Life.
Who won a Pulitzer Prize for The Grapes of Wrath?
John Steinbeck won a Pulitzer Prize for his novel, The Grapes of Wrath, in 1940.
What book won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 2007?
"The Road" by Cormac McCarthy won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 2007.
