American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: John Hume
Learn about the Nobel Peace Prize winner John Hume who advocated for peace in Northern Ireland. Read about his background and achievements, listen to an interview, and view a gallery of pictures.
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Hall of Fame Biographies: Albert John Lutuli
This South African Hall of Fame site features a page on the life of Albert Lutuli (1898-1967), a Nobel Peace Prize winner and a leader in the fight for civil rights in South Africa.
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Women in World History: Rigoberta Menchu Guatemala
Biographical information on Rigoberta Menchu, Nobel Peace Prize Winner, 1992.
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: Guglielmo Marconi Biographical
At this site from The Nobel Foundation you can read about the life and scientific work of Guglielmo Marconi. This man was recognized for his work in "the development of wireless telegraphy". He received the Nobel Prize in Physics in...
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The Nobel Prize: Marie and Pierre Curie and the Discovery of Polonium and Radium
The Nobel Foundation provides a lecture given by Nanny Froman at the Royal Swedish Academy of Science in Sotckholm, Sweden. "Marie and Pierre Curie and the Discovery of Polonium and Radium" is organized into several sections including:...
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: David Trimble
Learn about the Nobel Prize Winner David Trimble who worked for peace in Northern Ireland. Read about his background and achievements, listen to an interview, and view a gallery of pictures.
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Nobel Prize Internet Archive: Fritz Haber, 1918 Nobel Laureate in Chemistry
Gives information on the background of Fritz Haber, German chemist. Many links provided.
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Leaders Speak on Peace | Voices Education Project
Read excerpts from the writings and speeches of a number of individuals who have left their mark on history. Understand the take-away lessons from these influential leaders.
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The Nobel Prize: Luis Alvarez Biographical
A biography of Luis Alvarez, a California native, who was awarded the 1968 Pulitzer Prize in Physics for his work with subatomic particles.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Harcourt: Biographies: Menachem Begin 1913 1992
A Zionist, peacemaker, and politician, Begin became Prime Minister of Israel in 1977. Here you can learn his life story including winning the Nobel Peace Prize for his work on the Camp David Accords.
Federation of American Scientists
Fas: Memorial Tribute for Luis W. Alvarez
Read a tribute to Hispanic-American scientist and Nobel Peace prize winner, Luis Alvarez by a fellow scientist. He gives a very detailed account of his life.
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The Nobel Prize: Yasser Arafat Biographical
This is a detailed biography from The Nobel Foundation on Yasser Arafat (1929-2004 CE), which includes information on both Arafa's personal life and public career. Included is a "Selected Bibliography," for further reading and research.
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The Nobel Prize: Nelson Mandela Biographical
This brief biography from The Nobel Foundation on the life and struggles of Nelson Mandela, who, while in prison, "Was widely accepted as the most significant black leader in South America," includes several resources for further reading...
National Health Museum
Access Excellence: Linus Pauling (1901 1994)
This Access Excellence site provides a general biography of Linus Pauling, the two-time Nobel laureate who the elucidated chemical bonding, amino acid and protein structures, and the molecular basis of sickle-cell anemia.
Seymour Brody
Jewish Heroes in America: Henry Kissinger
Relates the life story of former Secretary of the State, Henry Kissinger who played a very powerful role in the Nixon and Ford administrations. For his work as a peace negotiator he was awarded the Nobel Prize for Peace in 1973.
Oregon State University
Oregon State: Linus Pauling a Centenary Exhibit
The life and work of the biochemist, peace activist, and proponent of Vitamin C's benefits, Linus Pauling, is put on display at this museum-quality site.
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History of Chemistry: Fritz Haber: Chemist and Patriot
Contains biographical information about Fritz Haber, Nobel Prize winner from Germany.
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The Nobel Prize: Nelson Mandela and the Rainbow Culture
This detailed article from the Nobel e-museum on the life of Nelson Mandela is organized into the following sections: "Equality and Pluralism," "The Development of 'Colour-blindness,'" "The Legacy of Mahatma Gandhi and Pandit Nehru,"...
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American National Biography: Jane Addams
This site provides extensive information about the life of social reformer and peace activist Jane Addams. Content includes information on her involvement with Hull House and much more.
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The Nobel Prize: Gustav Stresemann Nobel Lecture: The New Germany
This site from the Nobel Foundation provides the opportunity to read Gustav Stresemann's Nobel Lecture, entitled "The New Germany." The speech, originally given June 29, 1927, is annotated with footnotes.
Oregon State University
Osu: Ava Helen and Linus Pauling Papers
More than 500,000 items of Linus and Ava Pauling from their personal and scientific papers, as well as correspondence.
Texas A&M University
Cells Are Us: Story Time: Linus Pauling
Read about the early life of Linus Pauling and how his interest in science as a boy led to his career as a scientist.
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Inside Out: Doctors Without Borders
Boston's NPR news source features Doctors Without Borders. Find information, notes, audio, and an interactive photographic tour.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Martin Luther King
This article gives a brief overview of the life of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. while discussing the concept of non-violent resistance.
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