René Cassin. René Cassin at the UN General Assembly on 10 December 1948.

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,…

Telegram to UNICEF from the Nobel Committee about the announcement of the Nobel Peace Prize, 25 October 1965.

UNICEF was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for its efforts to provide humanitarian aid for children in need and promote children’s right to health, education and well-being. Full name: United Nations Children’s FundNative name: United Nations Children’s FundFounded: 1946, New York, NY, USADate awarded: 25 October 1965 From temporary to permanent The United Nations International Children’s…

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Linus Pauling was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his fight against the nuclear arms race between East and West. Linus Pauling Full name: Linus Carl PaulingBorn: 28 February 1901, Portland, OR, USADied: 19 August 1994, Big Sur, CA, USADate awarded: 10 October 1963 Chemistry scientist and peace activist Linus Pauling is the only Nobel…

André Gide did not deliver a Nobel Lecture.

Charles G. Dawes did not deliver a Nobel Lecture.

George Bernard Shaw did not deliver a Nobel Lecture.

Gerhart Hauptmann did not deliver a Nobel Lecture.