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For which year was Kekkonen considered a potential candidate for the Nobel Peace Prize?
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Kekkonen was considered a potential candidate for the Nobel Peace Prize in 1975. He had been a strong advocate for peace in the Nordic region, and had helped to mediate several conflicts. He had also been a key player in the Helsinki Accords, which were signed in 1975 and helped to reduce tensions between the Soviet Union and the West. However, Kekkonen was ultimately not awarded the prize.
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