The 1961 Nobel Peace Prize recognized Dag Hammarskjöld for strengthening the United Nations and pursuing peaceful diplomacy. As secretary general he worked to manage international crises before his death while serving on a peace mission.
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Dag Hammarskjöld
Nobel Prize history for Dag Hammarskjöld based on the award records stored in the World History Database.
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Recorded Nobel Prize awards
1 distinct award entry or entries in the World History Database.
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