The winner of this year's Nobel Peace Prize is Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos. Santos worked ceaselessly to end a civil war that has endured for fifty years and affected millions of citizens. While the efforts for peace and its...

The Peace of Paris Treaty was signed in 1783 between Britain, France, and America, ending the American Revolutionary War. It also established much of the border with Canada. This page gives a concise overview of the agreement and is part...

This website from The Nobel Foundation on 1964 recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize, Martin Luther King Jr. (1929-1968 ), is organized into the following sections: "Presentation Speech," "Biography," "Nobel Lecture," "Swedish Nobel...

This is the text and video [6:33] of Aung San Suu Kyi's acceptance speech for the 1991 Nobel Prize for Peace.

This is the official site of the Peace Corps. Learn about potential assignments for volunteers, countries available, potential benefits, and the type of people who join, as well as information about the history and management of the...

The spoken words of Neville Chamberlain upon arriving back in Britain following the Munich Conference are presented. His short statement has now become known as the "Peace For Our Time" speech.

[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about people of various religions living peacefully in the same area. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.

For over two centuries, American political offices have peacefully transferred power after every election. This infographic shows how precedent, tradition, and legitimacy have helped create this democratic norm.

A scanned copy of the 1898 publication of Tales of the Home Folks in Peace and War by Joel Chandler Harris, a fiction book for children.

This is the text, audio, and video [5:45] of President Eisenhower's address to the United Nations General Assembly entitled "Atoms for Peace" on December 8, 1953.

A lesson plan that studies the conflict between India and Pakistan. In this lesson young scholars will be trying to broker peace between the two countries. This lesson provides standards and videos to help students understand the conflict.

Xiaobo has been named the Nobel Peace Prize winner for 2010; however he will not be at the presentation to accept. He remains in a Chinese prison due to charges "ranging from 'counter-revolutionary propaganda and incitement' to...

CommonLit.org is a wonderful resource to use in a Language Arts classroom. Each story or article is accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. In addition, students can click on words to see...

The Institute outlines plans for how Obama should continue and eventually end the Iraq War in a peaceful manner. December, 2008

A lesson plan that draws on the work of the Seeds of Peace, an international organization of teenagers from troubled regions of the world (with a focus on the Middle East) that fosters meaningful dialogue among people with opposing...

Text of the short story "The Peace of Mowsle Barton" by H. H. Munro, a Scottish author. (Free site registration offers some additional features, e.g., the ability to insert annotations.)

Information detailing the Camp David Accords between President Jimmy Carter and leaders from Israel and Egypt signed on September 17, 1978, and opening the door to peaceful conflict resolutions in the Middle East.

Describes the design of the first nuclear reactor by Enrico Fermi and his successful development of a self-ustaining nuclear chain reaction. Describes the evolution of the Manhattan Project and their race to develop the first atomic...

Many issues divide these two countries, but their leaders, Mahmoud Abbas and Benjamin Netanyahu are willing to meet to discuss recent tensions. Resources also include a classroom activity, worksheet, and lesson plans. 9/3/2010

In this April 2007 paper, the report provides forecast on how well the Chinese economy will grow and also examines the problems that will occur as a result of this strong growth. Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF]

An excellent overview of the religious significance and history associated with Einsiedeln, Switzerland as a pilgrimage destination. Also includes information about the "Black Madonna."

A biography of Mikhail Gorbachev, once the leader of the Soviet Union and a winner of the Nobel Peace Prize. Includes a profile, interview and photo gallery.

A well-written biography of Norman E. Borlaug, a native of Iowa and an agricultural scientist. He worked throughout his life in the fight to end world hunger, winning the Nobel Peace Prize for this work. Includes a profile, interview and...

A biography of Shimon Peres, the ninth President of Israel. He served a total of forty-eight years in Israel's Parliament and held many different posts, including twice as Prime Minister. He also won the Nobel Prize for Peace in 1994...