October 9, 2009: U.S. President Barack Obama is named the 2009 winner of the Nobel Peace Prize “for his extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples.” In a speech in the White House Rose Garden, President Obama says that he is “surprised and deeply humbled” by the selection, and that he will “accept this award as a call to action.” Here’s a look at some other notable figures who have been awarded a Nobel Peace Prize in the past.
This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://talkingpointsmemo.com/?p=137017