Mahatma Gandhi inspired Indians to independence through non-violence and believed the means were as important as the ends. Mikhail Gorbachev reformed the Soviet Union, reduced nuclear arms to help end the Cold War, and allowed Eastern Europe to become democratic, winning the 1990 Nobel Peace Prize. Nelson Mandela fought apartheid in South Africa, became the first democratically elected president after imprisonment, sought to forgive and work with all races, and became a global symbol of peace, winning the 1993 Nobel Peace Prize jointly with F.W. de Klerk.
Mahatma Gandhi inspired Indians to independence through non-violence and believed the means were as important as the ends. Mikhail Gorbachev reformed the Soviet Union, reduced nuclear arms to help end the Cold War, and allowed Eastern Europe to become democratic, winning the 1990 Nobel Peace Prize. Nelson Mandela fought apartheid in South Africa, became the first democratically elected president after imprisonment, sought to forgive and work with all races, and became a global symbol of peace, winning the 1993 Nobel Peace Prize jointly with F.W. de Klerk.
Mahatma Gandhi inspired Indians to independence through non-violence and believed the means were as important as the ends. Mikhail Gorbachev reformed the Soviet Union, reduced nuclear arms to help end the Cold War, and allowed Eastern Europe to become democratic, winning the 1990 Nobel Peace Prize. Nelson Mandela fought apartheid in South Africa, became the first democratically elected president after imprisonment, sought to forgive and work with all races, and became a global symbol of peace, winning the 1993 Nobel Peace Prize jointly with F.W. de Klerk.
violence. To Gandhi, the road to the goal was as important as the goal itself.
Mikhail Gorbachev- (1931 ) Made a
lasting contribution to world peace through his determination to reform the Soviet Union. Gorbachev initiated proposals to reduce the number of nuclear arms and helped to end the Cold War. Also, Gorbachev allowed Eastern European countries to break away from Communist rule and become democratic states. Awarded Nobel Peace Prize in 1990.
Nelson Mandela- (1918 ) Made a significant
contribution to peace in South Africa. Although imprisoned for fighting apartheid, he was released and became first democratically elected President. Mandela sought to forgive and work with the former white minority. Mandela became a global symbol of goodwill and how people can make a real contribution to peace. Awarded Nobel Peace Prize in 1993 (jointly with F.W. de Klerk)