Pulitzer Prize Winning Photographs on Exhibit at the Washington State History Museum

Pulitzer Prize Winning Photographs on Exhibit at the Washington State History Museum

Largest, Most Comprehensive Display of Pulitzer Prize Winning Photographs Ever Assembled Opens Today in Tacoma

TACOMA, Wash., June 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Some of the most moving and memorable images of the past six decades are now on display at the Washington State History Museum (WSHM). "Capture the Moment: The Pulitzer Prize Photographs," a nationally-touring exhibit, opens to the public today and will remain on display through Sunday, October 2.

"The images in this exhibit capture very powerful moments in our history," said David Nicandri, director of the Washington State History Museum. "And, over the years, have evoked emotion, discussion and thought among generations of people."

The exhibit of Pulitzer Prize winning photographs features more than 100 images dating back to 1941 (the first year that photographs were eligible for the award) to present. And, while some of the photographs were taken by professional photographers, the exhibit also includes photos taken by average citizens that were witnesses to extraordinary events including Joe Rosenthal's World War II photograph of the raising of the American flag on Mount Suribachi in Iwo Jima (1945), Nathaniel Fine's classic photograph of a sick and aging Babe Ruth receiving his last ovation at Yankee Stadium (1949), Sal Veder's shot of an American POW being welcomed home by his family (1974), and Steve Ludlum's photograph of the 9/11 World Trade Center Attack (2001).

Each image on display is accompanied by a brief narrative that captures the situation leading up to the moment that the photograph was taken, as well as personal accounts and background on the photographers who took them.

The exhibit is presented by Newseum, the world's first interactive museum of news located in Arlington, Virg. The Newseum, that opened in 1997, is focused on helping the public and the news media to better understand one another. The exhibit is also sponsored in-part by The News Tribune.

The exhibit first opened during the summer of 2000 at the Newseum NY and traveled to the Newseum in Arlington later that same year. The exhibit has since made stops in several cities including Arlington, Texas; Dallas, Texas; Manhattan, Kansas; Hot Springs, Arkansas; Midland, Michigan; Denver, Colorado; St. Louis, Missouri; and Albuquerque, New Mexico.

The cost of admission to the museum, which includes the exhibit, is $8 for adults, $7 for seniors, and $6 for students and military. Children under five are admitted free. Show hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.

About the Pulitzer Prize

In his 1904 will, publisher Joseph Pulitzer left a $2 million endowment to Columbia University to establish both a school of journalism and prizes or scholarships for the encouragement of public service, public morals, American literature and the advancement of education. Over the years, the specific award categories have been modified by the Pulitzer Board, which added a prize for photography in 1942. The photography category was expanded to two awards -- one for spot news and one for features -- in 1968. The only year not represented in the exhibit is 1946, when the Pulitzer Board deemed no nomination worthy of the award.

About the Washington State History Museum

The Washington State History Museum, flagship of the Washington Historical Society, is located at 1911 Pacific Avenue in downtown Tacoma, just off I-5. The museum presents exhibits, programs and events that bring to life the stories of Washington state's history. More information, including hours and admission rates, can be accessed by calling 1-888-BE-THERE (1-888-238-4373) or by visiting www.washingtonhistory.org.

Source: Washington State History Museum

CONTACT: Dan Branley, +1-206-914-1231, or dkbpr@comcast.net, for Washington State History Museum

Web site: http://www.washingtonhistory.org/

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