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Cartographers of the American press

For maps of the war fronts that have helped notably to clarify and increase public information on the progress of the Armies and Navies engaged.

Winners in Special Citations and Awards

Byron Price

For the creation and administration of the newspaper and radio codes. (Byron Price [1891–1981] was director of the U.S. Office of Censorship during World War II.)

The New York Times

For the public educational value of its foreign news report, exemplified by its scope, by excellence of writing and presentation and supplementary background information, illustration, and interpretation.

1945 Prize Winners

Sergeant Bill Mauldin

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."