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1st African American wins Nobel Peace Prize...
1st African American wins Nobel Peace Prize...
Item # 719561
September 23, 1950
THE DETROIT NEWS, Sept. 23, 1950
* Ralph J. Bunche wins Nobel Peace Prize
* First African American to win prestigious award
Page 3 has two column photo with heading: "Bunche Wins Nobel Peace Prize" And a one column heading reads: "Bunche Calls Nobel Prize Tribute to UN" (see images)
Complete with all 20 pages, rag edition in nice condition.
History notes: In 1950, Ralph J. Bunche was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his exceptional work as a mediator in the Middle East, where he successfully negotiated the 1949 Armistice Agreements between Israel and four Arab nations—Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria—following the first Arab-Israeli war. As a United Nations diplomat, Bunche stepped in after the assassination of Swedish mediator Count Folke Bernadotte and took the lead in facilitating complex negotiations under highly volatile conditions. His calm demeanor, diplomatic skill, and unwavering commitment to peace were instrumental in achieving a ceasefire and establishing a framework for peaceful dialogue in the region. By receiving the Nobel Peace Prize, Bunche became the first African American and the first person of African descent to win any Nobel Prize, marking a historic milestone not only in international diplomacy but also in the struggle for racial equality. Beyond this achievement, Bunche continued his work with the United Nations for decades and was a vocal supporter of the American civil rights movement, advocating for justice and equality both at home and abroad.
Category: The 20th Century
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