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Mahatma Gandhi - (1869-1948) Inspired

Indians to independence through a path of non-


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)

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