Recommendation for A. M. Rosenthal for the 1987 Pulitzer Prize

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Recommendation for A. M. Rosenthal for the 1987 Pulitzer Prize

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January 10, 1987

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Elie Wiesel, Andrew W. Mellon Professor in the Humanities at Boston University, writes to Mr. Robert Christopher, Chairman of the Pulitzer Board, to recommend A. M. Rosenthal's article "Journey among Tyrants" for the 1987 Pulitzer Prize. Wiesel asserts that Rosenthal's article is a highly worthy choice for either the commentary or foreign correspondent categories. He praises Rosenthal as one of the most eloquent voices in contemporary media, whose impact on modern journalism is unparalleled. Wiesel describes the article as a "masterfully written essay-reportage" that tackles society's most painful and urgent themes, showcasing Rosenthal's keen eye for detail, deep analyses, political acumen, forceful language, moral outrage, and humanism. Wiesel concludes that Rosenthal's work transforms a report into "a manifesto for human decency and dignity" and exemplifies a journalist's mission to inform, enlighten, and motivate readers.

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New York City, NY USA
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EWG_1518_02_38-38
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