For a distinguished book by an American which is not eligible for consideration in any other existing category, One thousand dollars ($1,000).
The Rising Sun , by John Toland (Random )
The Jury
The Jury
Theodore H. White(Chair)*
Author and Critic
Robert Cromie
Columnist & Critic, Chicago Tribune
Herman Kogan
Editor, Book Week, Chicago Sun-Times
Winners in General Nonfiction
1971 Prize Winners
William A. Caldwell
For his commentary in his daily column.
Harold C. Schonberg
For his music criticism during 1970.