Best daily newspaper or wire service reporting from abroad
AWARD YEAR: 1989
AWARD NAME: The Hal Boyle Award 1989 (shared)
RECIPIENT: Mort Rosenblum
AFFILIATION: The Associated Press.
HONORED WORK: Coverage of Romania
Rosenblum covered the frantic last days of Romanian leader Nicolae Ceausescu. Over eight fateful days, this veteran reporter provided constant and extensive coverage of the downfall of the despot, the flood tide of jubilation among ordinary citizens, and the first Christmas celebration in years in Bucharest and throughout the nation.
The award was shared with Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn. Click here to see that award page.
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