Ralph Bunche

(1904-1971)

American diplomat

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Ralph Johnson Bunche (August 7, 1904 – December 9, 1971) was an American political scientist, academic, and diplomat who received the 1950 Nobel Peace Prize for his late 1940s mediation in Israel. He was the first African American to be so honored. He was involved in the formation and administration of the United Nations and played a major role in numerous peacekeeping operations sponsored by the UN. In 1963, he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President John F. Kennedy.

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Born	7 April 1904 Detroit, Michigan
Died	9 December 1971 (aged 67) New York City, U.S.
Zodiac	Aries
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Ruth Harris 1906-1988 · American spouse · m. 1930 info edit

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Joan info 1st child with Ruth Harris Female · - · Celebrity Baby

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Jane info 2nd child with Ruth Harris Female · - · Celebrity Baby

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Ralph info 3rd child with Ruth Harris Male b. 1943 · Age: 82 · 1943- · Celebrity Baby

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