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2002 Nobel Peace Prize – About Nobel Laureate Jimmy Carter

Nobel Laureate Jimmy Carter was named recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize on Oct. 11, 2002, by the Nobel Committee, and was presented with the Nobel Peace Prize on Dec. 10, 2002, in Oslo, Norway.

8 Apr 2003
President Carter's Remarks to Georgia State Legislature
Lieutenant Governor Taylor, Speaker Terry Coleman, whom I consider almost as one of my sons…..It's a great honor for me to come back to this distinguished chamber. This state and this legislature mean a lot to me.


4 Apr 2003
2002 Nobel Peace Prize Lecture Book Signing Set for April 8
Exclusive Book Signing for The Nobel Peace Prize Lecture Delivered by Jimmy Carter on Dec. 10, 2002, at the ceremony in Oslo, Norway with former President Jimmy Carter. Tuesday, April 8, 2003 - 7 p.m. The Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum Circle of Flags Entrance 441 Freedom Parkway Atlanta, GA 30307.


4 Apr 2003
Learn More About the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize
A special section highlighting 2002 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Jimmy Carter.

10 Dec 2002
2002 Nobel Peace Lecture: The Complete Text
The complete text of the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, delivered Dec. 10, 2002 in Oslo, Norway.


10 Dec 2002
Nobel Award Ceremony: Address by Gunnar Berge, Chairman
The full text of the address by Gunnar Berge, chairman of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, during the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony in Oslo.

10 Dec 2002
Remarks at the Carter Nobel Banquet by Bishop Gunnar Stålsett, Deputy Leader of the Nobel Peace Prize Committee
Dear Nobel Laureate President Jimmy Carter, Dear Mrs Rosalynn Carter, Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen. Today we are a privileged people. We have taken part in a world event.

6 Dec 2002
The 2002 Nobel Peace Prize: Broadcast, Events Schedule
A complete list of broadcast and event times for the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize from Oslo, Norway.

14 Oct 2002
The Day That Was: Oct. 11, 2002
A photo essay and transcript of President Carter's press conference held Oct. 11, 202 at 12 p.m. in Plains, Ga.

12 Oct 2002
President Carter's Press Conference Transcript
A transcript of President Carter's press conference held Friday, Oct. 11, 2002, at 12 p.m. in Plains, Ga.

11 Oct 2002
2002 Nobel Peace Prize Awarded To President Carter
The complete text of the Norwegian Nobel Committee's announcement of the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize as distributed by the committee.

11 Oct 2002
Acceptance Statement From President Carter
A statement of acceptance of the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize from President Jimmy Carter.