977: Removed U.S. nuclear weapons from South Korea1978: Oversaw the "Camp David Accords" between Israel and Egypt1979: Signed "S
ALT II" with USSR to reduce nuclear weapons1982: Founded "The Carter Center"1994: Met with North Korea to get them to agree to nuclear inspections1994: Met with Haiti's leaders to restore democracy there1999: Negotiated peace agreement between Sudan and UgandaThese events could be used to support President Jimmy Carter'swinning the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002. T/F
Former President Jimmy Carter won the Nobel Peace Prize on October 11, 2002. He was recognized for his continuous work for pacific answers to international disputes, his commitment to democracy, human rights and socio-economic development.
The peace talks between Israel and Egypt in 1978 were one of his main accomplishments during his presidency. After that, the efforts of his Carter Center and his collaboration with Habitat for Humanity are only a few of the many accomplishments recognized on the Nobel Prize awarded to him.
Push: Poverty, religious/political persecution, economic opportunities scarce in homeland. Pull: Available jobs, improvement on the conditions of their homeland.
