John Steinbeck won the Pulitzer Prize for Novels for his book The Grapes of Wrath in 1940.
In his acceptance speech for the 1940 Pulitzer Prize, John Steinbeck expressed gratitude for the recognition of his novel "The Grapes of Wrath." He also touched on the importance of literature in portraying the struggles of ordinary people during difficult times, such as the Great Depression. Steinbeck highlighted the power of storytelling to create empathy and understanding among readers.
1940 was a turbulent year in the world's history, thanks to World War II. During that year, John Steinbeck received the Pulitzer Prize for 'Grapes of Wrath.' The FM radio was demonstrated to the FCC for the first time and the radioactive isotope carbon-14 was discovered.
The Pulitzer Prize was established in 1917 by provisions in the will of Joseph Pulitzer, a Hungarian-American newspaper publisher.
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Gwendolyn Brooks won a Pulitzer Prize in Poetry for her collection, Annie Allen, in 1950.
Alice Coachman never won a Pulitzer Prize; she was an Olympic gold medalist in track in 1948.
Carl Sagan won a Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction for his book The Dragons of Eden in 1978.
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There are a number of award subcategories in the Pulitzer Prize Journalism category each year; ethnicity varies and is not a consideration for winning.
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To submit a book for consideration for the Pulitzer Prize, the publisher of the book must submit it to the Pulitzer Prize Board during the entry period. The entry must meet the specific criteria outlined by the Pulitzer Prize Board for the relevant category. Books published in the previous calendar year are eligible for submission.
Alex Haley won the Pulitzer Prize in 1977 for his book "Roots: The Saga of an American Family." This work was recognized in the Special Awards and Citations category.