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For the best editorial article written during the year, the test of excellence being clearness of style, moral purpose, sound reasoning and power to influence public opinion in the right direction, due account being taken of the whole volume of the writer’s editorial work during the year, $500.

The Wall Street Journal , by William H. Grimes

For his distinguished editorial writing during the year.

The Jury

Hamilton Owens

Winners in Editorial Writing

Hodding Carter

For a group of editorials published during the year 1945 on the subject of racial, religious and economic intolerance, as exemplified by the editorial "Go for Broke."

George W. Potter

For his editorials published during the calendar year 1944, especially for his editorials on the subject of freedom of the press.

1947 Prize Winners

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For their efforts to maintain and advance the high standards governing the Pulitzer Prize awards (Pulitzer centennial year).