What was this award in recognition of?
Contributions to literature
Philanthropic efforts
Nonviolent resistance principles and strategies development
Educational dedication
Answer
Martin Luther King Jr. was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of his work in developing nonviolent resistance principles and strategies. He was the first African-American to receive the prize, and he was awarded it for his work in leading the civil rights movement in the United States. King's work was based on the belief that nonviolent resistance could be used to achieve social change without resorting to violence.
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