DETROIT, Saturday, June 25, 2011 – In a survey of columnists nationwide, the top American column in history was typed up by the late, great Ernie Pyle.
Pyle’s “The Death of Captain Waskow” first was published Jan. 10, 1944, by his syndicate, Scripps Howard.
Background from National Society of Newspaper Columnists.
15 columns were nominated and can be read in a 31-page free pdf download.
Thanks for another opportunity to read Pyle’s column. Heartbreakingly wonderful.
Have you been to his house?
No, I haven’t. If I remember correctly, the last time I thought about it, the house/library was closed for renovations. It’s open now, so I’ll have to go soon.