Fact check: Has any US President been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize during their term?

1. Summary of the results

Yes, multiple US Presidents have been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize during their terms. The analyses confirm that four US Presidents have received this honor:

• Theodore Roosevelt (26th President) - awarded in 1906 for his efforts in ending the Russo-Japanese War ^{[1] [2]}
• Woodrow Wilson (28th President) - awarded in 1919 for his role as founder of the League of Nations, though he received the award in 1920 ^{[3] [4]}
• Jimmy Carter - mentioned as a recipient ^{[5] [6]}
• Barack Obama (44th President) - awarded in 2009 for his efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples ^{[7] [8]}

Additionally, one Vice President has also received the Nobel Peace Prize ^[9].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The original question lacks several important contextual elements:

• Timing distinctions: While Wilson was awarded the prize in 1919 during his presidency, he actually received it in 1920 ^[4], highlighting the difference between award announcement and ceremony dates.
• Controversy surrounding awards: Obama's 2009 Nobel Peace Prize was met with significant criticism, and even Obama himself was surprised by the decision ^[10]. The Nobel secretary later expressed regret about the Obama peace prize ^[10].
• Historical significance: Theodore Roosevelt was not only the first US President to receive the Nobel Peace Prize but also faced controversy, with additional context about his efforts to establish a permanent industrial peace committee ^[11].
• Complete scope: The question focuses only on Presidents during their terms but doesn't acknowledge that former Presidents like Jimmy Carter have also received the award, or that Vice Presidents have been honored as well.

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original question contains no apparent misinformation or bias. It is a straightforward factual inquiry that seeks specific historical information. The question is appropriately narrow in scope, asking specifically about Presidents receiving the award "during their term," which is accurately answered by the sources provided. The phrasing is neutral and does not suggest any particular political viewpoint or agenda.