1968

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René Cassin was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his contribution to the creation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. René Cassin Full name: René Samuel CassinBorn: 5 October 1887, Bayonne, FranceDied: 20 February 1976, Paris, FranceDate awarded: 9 October 1968 The father of the universal declaration of human rights As a young soldier,…

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Banquet speech

Luis Alvarez’ speech at the Nobel Banquet in Stockholm, December 10, 1968 Your Majesty. Your Royal Highnesses, your Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen: I learned much of the physics I know from two men who preceded me to this banquet table – and . Because Ernest Lawrence’s award came in the war years, I had the…

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Banquet speech

Marshall W. Nirenberg’s speech at the Nobel Banquet in Stockholm, December 10, 1968 Your Majesty, Your Royal Highnesses, Your Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, I am deeply honored to be here tonight and would like to express my gratitude for the distinction you have conferred upon me. I am particularly happy to be here with Robert…

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