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1969 Pulitzer Prizes

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Journalism

Category
Winners
Finalists
Public Service

Los Angeles Times

For its expose of wrongdoing within the Los Angeles City Government Commissions, resulting in resignations or criminal convictions of certain members, as well as widespread reforms.
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National Reporting

Robert Cahn of The Christian Science Monitor

For his inquiry into the future of our national parks and the methods that may help to preserve them.
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International Reporting

William Tuohy of Los Angeles Times

For his Vietnam War correspondence in 1968.
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Editorial Writing

Paul Greenberg of Pine Bluff (AR) Commercial

For his editorials during 1968.
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Feature Photography

Moneta Sleet Jr. of Ebony Magazine

For his photograph of Martin Luther King Jr.'s widow and child, taken at Dr. King's funeral.
Finalists:
Local General or Spot News Reporting

John Fetterman of Louisville Times and Courier-Journal

For his article, "Pfc. Gibson Comes Home," the story of an American soldier whose body was returned to his native town from Vietnam for burial.
Finalists:
Local Investigative Specialized Reporting

Albert L. Delugach and Denny Walsh of St. Louis Globe-Democrat

For their campaign against fraud and abuse of power within the St. Louis Steamfitters Union, Local 562.
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Editorial Cartooning

John Fischetti of Chicago Daily News

For his editorial cartooning in 1968.
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Spot News Photography

Edward T. Adams of Associated Press

For his photograph, "Saigon Execution."
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