For a distinguished American biography or autobiography teaching patriotic and unselfish services to the people, illustrated by an eminent example, Five hundred dollars ($500).
George Bancroft: Brahmin Rebel, by Russell Blaine Nye (Knopf)
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1945 Prize Winners
Harold V. (Hal) Boyle of Associated Press
For distinguished war correspondence during the year 1944.
Technician Third Grade Bill Mauldin of United Feature Syndicate, Inc.
For distinguished service as a cartoonist, as exemplified by the cartoon entitled, "Fresh, spirited American troops, flushed with victory, are bringing in thousands of hungry, ragged, battle-weary prisoners," in the series entitled, "Up Front With Mauldin."
George W. Potter of The Providence Journal-Bulletin
For his editorials published during the calendar year 1944, especially for his editorials on the subject of freedom of the press.