Correct option is D
Theodore Roosevelt was awarded the
Nobel Peace Prize in
1906 for his role in mediating the
Russo-Japanese War (1904-1905). Roosevelt's diplomatic efforts led to the
Treaty of Portsmouth, which ended hostilities between Japan and Russia. His success in bringing the two nations to the negotiating table earned him international recognition and the prestigious peace prize. This was the first time a sitting U.S. president was awarded the Nobel Prize.
Information Booster:
1. The
Russo-Japanese War was primarily fought over territorial disputes in
Manchuria and
Korea.
2. The
Treaty of Portsmouth was signed in September 1905, facilitated by Roosevelt, at Portsmouth, New Hampshire, USA.
3. Theodore Roosevelt used
back-channel diplomacy and his influential global stature to mediate the conflict.
4. Roosevelt's peace efforts reflected his broader interest in
global diplomacy and his belief in the
balance of power.
5. This marked the first time the United States played a significant role in
Asian geopolitics.
6. Roosevelt remains one of the few U.S. Presidents to receive the Nobel Peace Prize while in office.