For the most disinterested and meritorious public service rendered by any American newspaper during the year, a gold medal costing Five hundred dollars ($500).
The Milwaukee Journal , by The Milwaukee Journal
For its strong and courageous campaign for Americanism in a constituency where foreign elements made such a policy hazardous from a business point of view.
Winners in Public Service
The New York Times
For its public service in publishing in full so many official reports, documents and speeches by European statesmen relating to the progress and conduct of the war.
1919 Prize Winners
Carl Sandburg
This award was made possible by a special grant from The Poetry Society.
Margaret Widdemer
This award was made possible by a special grant from The Poetry Society.