What did Pearson resolve to earn the Nobel Peace Prize?
The Korean War
The Suez Canal Crisis
The Cuban Missile Crisis
World War II
Answer
Lester Pearson resolved to earn the Nobel Peace Prize by resolving the Suez Canal Crisis, which arose when Egypt nationalized the Suez Canal. The crisis nearly led to a war between Israel, France, and the United Kingdom on one side and Egypt on the other. Pearson successfully mediated the crisis, and the resulting agreement was widely praised.
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