‘Pulitzer-winning historian Kearns Goodwin’ NYT Mini Crossword clue Aug. 12 answer and hints

I don’t think I will ever be nominated for the esteemed Pulitzer Prize, but an individual named “Kearns Goodwin” was. Not only did they get nominated, but they won and are the answer behind Aug. 12’s two-down clue in today’s NYT Mini.

‘Pulitzer-winning historian Kearns Goodwin’ NYT Mini Crossword clue Aug. 12 hints and answer

Two down clue. Image by Dot Esports

Hint one: The first name rhymes with a famous Wimbledon winner.

Hint two: The first name of a famous singer and actress who died at 97.

Hint there: Has two different vowels.

Hint four: Starts with “D.”

Even the clues are tricky for this difficult answer, so let’s cut the chat and tell you the answer.

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