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, Five thousand dollars ($5,000).

Awarded to the Associated Press Photo Staff for its striking collection of photographs of the key players and events stemming from President Clinton's affair with Monica Lewinsky and the ensuing impeachment hearings.

Columbia University Provost Jonathan R. Cole (left) presents Fred Sweets, of the Associated Press, with the 1999 Pulitzer Prize for Feature Photography.

Finalists

Also nominated as finalists in this category were: Daniel A. Anderson of The Orange County Register for his skillful and moving portraits of local children growing up in decaying residential motels, and Bill Greene of The Boston Globe for his inspirational images that trace the work of Donald Anderson, a descendent of slaves, who helps the residents of poor Southern communities assume civic responsibility and improve their lives.