What award did Paul-Henri Spaak receive in 1957?
Nobel Peace Prize
Charlemagne Prize
Presidential Medal of Freedom
Knight Grand Cross
Answer
The Charlemagne Prize is awarded annually by the German city of Aachen, Germany, to a person or institution that has made a significant contribution to European unity. Paul-Henri Spaak was awarded the prize in 1957 for his work as a Belgian politician and statesman. He was a key figure in the formation of the European Union, and he served as the first Secretary-General of NATO from 1957 to 1961.
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