Emily Greene Balch
Nobel Prize laureate in Peace 1946
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Emily Greene Balch, born on January 8, 1867, in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts, was an American pacifist and economist. She dedicated her life to promoting peace and social justice. In 1946, she was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her lifelong commitment to the cause of peace. Balch was also an influential figure in the women's movement and contributed to numerous pacifist organizations throughout her career. She passed away on January 9, 1961.
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- Who is Emily Greene Balch?
- Emily Greene Balch, born on January 8, 1867, in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts, was an American pacifist and economist. She dedicated her life to promoting peace and social justice. In 1946, she was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her lifelong commitment to the cause of peace. Balch was also an influential figure in the women's movement and contributed to numerous pacifist organizations throughout her career. She passed away on January 9, 1961.
- In what year did Emily Greene Balch win the Nobel Prize?
- 1946 — Peace