Much as Barack Obama may deserve the Nobel Peace Prize for changing the climate toward international diplomacy and recognizing the value in cooperating with the rest of the world, the prize seems more about congratulating the United States for breaking with the Bush go-it-alone attitude than for any More…
Speaking for the first time since receiving the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize, President Obama accepted the honor while outlining some of the goals he still hopes to accomplish.
“I will accept this award as a call to action, a call for all nations to confront the common challenges of More…
Here’s the full text of the Norwegian Nobel Committee’s announcement of President Obama’s selection for the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize:
The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided that the Nobel Peace Prize for 2009 is to be awarded to President Barack Obama for his extraordinary efforts to strengthen international
In a major surprise, President Obama won the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize this morning. The Nobel Committee cited his “extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples,” including his push for nonproliferation and for better relations with the Muslim world, according to The Associated Press.
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