Lester Pearson wins the Nobel Peace Prize for his diplomatic contribution to resolving the Suez Crisis. His proposal for a United Nations emergency force advanced the use of international peacekeeping to separate forces and reduce tensions.
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Lester Bowles Pearson
Nobel Prize history for Lester Bowles Pearson 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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