The Occupant of the Oval Office’s apparent obsession with the Nobel Peace Prize sparked my curiosity about how many U.S. presidents have actually received the award. I already knew that Barack Obama and Jimmy Carter were recipients. My other guesses were Franklin D. Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson.
After a very quick Google search, I discovered that four U.S. presidents and one vice president have received the prestigious honor.
Theodore Roosevelt (1906) was recognized for his role in negotiating the end of the Russo-Japanese War. He was the first statesman to win the Nobel Peace Prize, and the decision was controversial at the time.
Woodrow Wilson (1919) received the award for his leadership in ending World War I and for helping establish the League of Nations.
Jimmy Carter (2002) was honored for his decades-long commitment to advancing human rights and promoting world peace. Many viewed his Nobel as more of a lifetime achievement award.
Al Gore (2007) became the only vice president to receive the prize. He was recognized for raising global awareness about the dangers of climate change.
Barack Obama (2009) was awarded the Nobel for efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and for signaling a new direction in world politics.
As for the current Occupant of the Oval Office, while he continues to fixate on the prize and claims he deserves it, it is difficult to see how his behavior reflects the spirit of the award. Throwing toddler-level tantrums and stirring division are not effective strategies for international diplomacy or peace building.
The Dee Zone 