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Fact check: Which US Presidents have won the Nobel Peace Prize?

Checked on June 26, 2025

1. Summary of the results

Based on the comprehensive analyses provided, four US Presidents have won the Nobel Peace Prize:

  • Theodore Roosevelt [1] - First US President to receive the award [2] [3] [4]
  • Woodrow Wilson [5] - Second US President to win the prize [2] [3] [4]
  • Jimmy Carter [6] - Third US President to receive the honor [2] [7] [3] [4]
  • Barack Obama [8] - Most recent US President to win the Nobel Peace Prize [2] [7] [9] [3] [4]

The sources consistently confirm this list across multiple analyses, with specific years provided for each recipient [3]. Additionally, one source notes that Al Gore, while serving as Vice President, also received the Nobel Peace Prize [2].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The original question, while straightforward, lacks context about recent developments and nominations that provide important perspective:

  • Donald Trump has received multiple nominations for the Nobel Peace Prize but has not won the award [10] [11]. One source specifically mentions Trump's nomination "over Iran-Israel ceasefire deal" [11], while another references how "Trump Gains, Loses Nobel Peace Prize Nomination in One Day" [10].
  • The analyses reveal political tensions surrounding Nobel Peace Prize discussions, with one source referencing "Trump Jr Says Obama Getting Nobel Prize Over Father Is 'Affirmative Action'" [9], indicating ongoing political debate about the legitimacy and criteria for the awards.
  • Geographic connections are highlighted in some analyses, particularly noting Jimmy Carter's connection to Georgia [7], which adds regional context often missing from simple lists.

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original question itself contains no apparent misinformation or bias - it is a straightforward factual inquiry. However, the surrounding context revealed in the analyses suggests potential areas where misinformation could emerge:

  • Confusion between nominations and actual wins appears to be a common issue, as multiple sources distinguish between Trump's nominations versus actual recipients [10] [11].
  • Political weaponization of Nobel Peace Prize discussions is evident, with sources showing how the awards become tools for political arguments rather than historical facts [9].
  • The question's simplicity could inadvertently exclude important context about the significance and timing of each award, potentially leading to incomplete understanding of the historical importance of these recognitions.
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