The 2008
Pulitzer Prize
The Pulitzer Prize () is an award for achievements in newspaper, magazine, online journalism, literature, and musical composition within the United States. It was established in 1917 by provisions in the will of Joseph Pulitzer, who had made h ...
s were announced on April 7, 2008, the 92nd annual awards.
''
The Washington Post'' won six awards, second only to the seven won by ''
The New York Times'' in
2002
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. Three organizations were awarded prizes for the first time:
Reuters, ''
Investor's Business Daily'' and the ''
Concord Monitor''. No prize was given for editorial writing.
Journalism
Letters, Drama and Music Awards
Special Citation
*
Bob Dylan received a
special citation for "his profound impact on popular music and American culture, marked by lyrical compositions of extraordinary poetic power."
References
External links
*
"2008 Pulitzer Prizes for Journalism" ''
The New York Times''.
"2008 Pulitzer Prizes for Letters, Drama and Music" ''
The New York Times''.
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Pulitzer Prize, 2008
Pulitzer Prize
The Pulitzer Prize () is an award for achievements in newspaper, magazine, online journalism, literature, and musical composition within the United States. It was established in 1917 by provisions in the will of Joseph Pulitzer, who had made h ...
Pulitzer Prize, 2008