1968
René Cassin – Acceptance Speech
Acceptance Speech
René Cassin’s Acceptance Speech, on the occasion of the award of the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo, December 10, 1968 (in French) Majesté, S. Altesse Royale, le Prince héritier, Madame la Princesse Royale, Madame la Présidente, C’est avec une émotion bien compréhensible que je reçois en présence de Votre Majesté, et d’une assistance chaleureuse, le…
moreYasunari Kawabata – Nobel Lecture
Nobel Lecture
English Nobel Lecture, December 12, 1968 (Translation) Japan, the Beautiful and Myself “In the spring, cherry blossoms, in the summer the cuckoo. In autumn the moon, and in winter the snow, clear, cold.” “The winter moon comes from the clouds to keep me company. The wind is piercing, the snow is cold.” The first of…
moreMarshall W. Nirenberg – Interview
Interview
Interview transcript Professor Nirenberg, thank you for coming to this interview. Marshall W. Nirenberg: You’re very welcome, you’re welcome. We’re very happy to see you here in Lindau. Marshall W. Nirenberg: I’m glad to be here. Great. I just want to start off right away with the day or the night or…
moreAward ceremony speech
Award ceremony speech
Presentation Speech by Mrs. Aase Lionaes, Chairman of the , Norwegian Storting The last time the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to an individual was in 1964. The prize for that year was given to . Today he is no longer alive. On April 4 of this year, so bitter a year for human rights,…
moreNobel Banquet Menu 1968
Avocats au homard Sauce gourmet Selle d´agneau, morilles à la crème Sauce madère et salade Waldorf Parfait glace à l´ananas Petits fours VINS Pommery & Greno Brut Château d´Eyquem 1962 CAFE Liqueurs Crème de Cacao Brizard & Strega Cognac Courvoisier BUFFET
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