Awards and institutions: In which year was the Pulitzer Prize established? State the founding year based on Joseph Pulitzer's bequest administered by Columbia University. Choose the correct year.

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• Awards and institutions question: establishment year of the Pulitzer Prize.

Concept/ApproachThe Pulitzer Prizes were set up by the will of Joseph Pulitzer and first awarded by Columbia University in 1917.

Step-by-stepIdentify standard history → Establishment and first awards in 1917.

Common pitfallsConfusing the bequest/publication dates with the first awards year.

Final Answer1917