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Was the Nobel Peace Prize that Maguire won with Betty shared or individual?

  • Shared

  • Individual

  • Not Awarded

  • Posthumous

Answer

Shared. Maguire and Betty Williams jointly received the 1976 Nobel Peace Prize, making them the first women to achieve this honor. They shared the prize money of nearly $192,000 for their nonviolent peace efforts in Northern Ireland. Their joint honor reflects the recognition of their collaborative contributions to fostering peace and their shared commitment to resolving the conflict through peaceful means.
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