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Asked by Johanna Vidad on Sep 29, 2024

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Who became the first African American to win the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to end the Arab-Israeli War of 1948?

A) Rayford Logan
B) Paul Robeson
C) Max Yergan
D) Ralph Bunche

Nobel Peace Prize

An international award given annually to individuals or groups for outstanding contributions to peace.

Arab-Israeli War

Refers to any of the series of conflicts and wars between the state of Israel and surrounding Arab countries, which began in earnest after the establishment of the state of Israel in 1948.

Ralph Bunche

An American political scientist and diplomat who played a significant role in the formation and administration of the United Nations, winning the Nobel Peace Prize in 1950.

  • Appreciate the achievements of African Americans in peace-keeping and scholarly perspectives on the African diaspora.
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Sahej Juneja1 day ago
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Ralph Bunche was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1950 for his mediation efforts in Palestine during the late 1940s, particularly for his work in negotiating the 1949 Armistice Agreements between Israel and four Arab states, effectively ending the 1948 Arab-Israeli War.

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