David McCullough Wins Chicago Tribune Literary Prize

David McCullough, who has brought American history—and democracy—to life in a string of wildly popular histories on subjects ranging from the Brooklyn Bridge to Harry Truman to the Panama Canal, has been awarded the 2008 Chicago Tribune Literary Prize for lifetime achievement.

"David McCullough speaks with gentle but powerful authority about our past," said Tribune Editor Gerould W. Kern. "With his unique voice, he has breathed new life into his subjects, revealing their humanity as well as their extraordinary impact on history."...