Woodrow Wilson's Nobel Peace Prize for League of Nations advocacy and global diplomacy efforts.
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Woodrow Wilson received the Nobel Peace Prize for his pivotal role in founding the League of Nations. The League emerged from Wilson's Fourteen Points, a blueprint proposed to foster peace after World War I. Wilson's vision included an international organization to resolve conflicts and prevent future wars. The Paris Peace Conference endorsed this idea, integrating it into the Treaty of Versailles.
Wilson's advocacy for the League of Nations faced opposition at home. Despite his efforts, the U.S. Senate refused to ratify the Treaty of Versailles, and the United States did not join the League. Nonetheless, the Nobel Committee recognized Wilson's dedication to international diplomacy and peace efforts.
The League of Nations marked a significant step in international relations, setting a precedent for future organizations like the United Nations. It illustrated the potential for collective security and cooperation. Wilson's award underscored the global importance of diplomacy and peacekeeping, although his vision for U.S. involvement was not realized.
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