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Nobel Peace Prize: They didn’t win, either

Published 5:39 AM EDT, Fri October 10, 2014
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Many had expected Sima Samar to win in 2009, and in years since. She is best known as a trailblazer for women's rights in Afghanistan, though she's worked on human rights around the world.
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Many had expected Sima Samar to win in 2009, and in years since. She is best known as a trailblazer for women's rights in Afghanistan, though she's worked on human rights around the world.
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Pope John Paul II was a favorite in 2003. Many credit the Polish-born Pope with playing a key role in the defeat of Communism. He traveled widely and made a point to preach religious tolerance during his 26-year papacy.
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Pope John Paul II was a favorite in 2003. Many credit the Polish-born Pope with playing a key role in the defeat of Communism. He traveled widely and made a point to preach religious tolerance during his 26-year papacy.
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Corazon Aquino was the first woman to lead the Philippines, serving as President from 1986-1992. A former housewife, she was propelled to the head of a "People Power" movement that pushed out longtime strongman Ferdinand Marcos after her husband's assassination.
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Corazon Aquino was the first woman to lead the Philippines, serving as President from 1986-1992. A former housewife, she was propelled to the head of a "People Power" movement that pushed out longtime strongman Ferdinand Marcos after her husband's assassination.
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Cesar Chavez was nominated for the prize three times by the American Friends Service Committee -- in 1971, 1974 and 1975. He was one of America's foremost Latino and labor leaders.
Nobel Peace Prize: They didn't win either —
Cesar Chavez was nominated for the prize three times by the American Friends Service Committee -- in 1971, 1974 and 1975. He was one of America's foremost Latino and labor leaders.
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Eleanor Roosevelt was a tireless advocate for civil rights and women. She transformed the role of the first lady of the United States. Roosevelt was considered several times for the peace prize, but never won.
Nobel Peace Prize: They didn't win either —
Eleanor Roosevelt was a tireless advocate for civil rights and women. She transformed the role of the first lady of the United States. Roosevelt was considered several times for the peace prize, but never won.
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Indian independence leader Mahatma Gandhi is widely recognized as one of the most-snubbed nominees. His name is virtually synonymous with peace.
Nobel Peace Prize: They didn't win either —
Indian independence leader Mahatma Gandhi is widely recognized as one of the most-snubbed nominees. His name is virtually synonymous with peace.
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