Wall Shelf Journal

Pulitzer Prize

3 articles

A distinguished elderly historian, Gordon S. Wood, surrounded by books, symbolizing his vast contributions to American history and his recent passing.
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Gordon S. Wood, Renowned Historian, Dies at 92

Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Gordon S.

Mateo Garcia·June 9, 2026
Elderly child psychiatrist Robert Coles, a Pulitzer Prize winner, looking at a child's drawing, symbolizing his dedication to understanding children's lives.
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Pulitzer-Winning Child Psychiatrist Robert Coles Dies at 97

Robert Coles, the Harvard psychiatrist who won a Pulitzer for chronicling the lives of children facing segregation and poverty, died at 97 in 2026.

Chloe Kim·June 8, 2026
Split image: 1987 Doonesbury comic strip of Donald Trump as a candidate juxtaposed with a modern Hollywood film set, symbolizing Trudeau's ventures.
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Garry Trudeau's Doonesbury and Hollywood Ventures

In 1987, cartoonist Garry Trudeau depicted Donald Trump as a presidential candidate, a full 28 years before his actual campaign.

Mateo Garcia·May 25, 2026