For a distinguished American biography or autobiography teaching patriotic and unselfish services to the people, illustrated by an eminent example, Five hundred dollars ($500).
The Autobiography of William Allen White , by William Allen White (Macmillan )
The Jury
The Jury
H.M. Lydenburg
Winners in Biography
1947 Prize Winners
No author named
For their efforts to maintain and advance the high standards governing the Pulitzer Prize awards (Pulitzer centennial year).
Brooks Atkinson
For distinguished correspondence during 1946, as exemplified by his series of articles on Russia.
Vaughn Shoemaker
For his cartoon, "Still Racing His Shadow."
William H. Grimes
For his distinguished editorial writing during the year.