Albert Einstein Peace Prize Explained

The Albert Einstein Peace Prize was a peace prize awarded annually since 1980 by the Albert Einstein Peace Prize Foundation. The Foundation dates from 1979, the centenary of the birth of Albert Einstein, and evokes the Russell–Einstein Manifesto which urges nuclear disarmament. It was established, with the sponsorship of the trustees of Einstein's estate,[1] by William M. Swartz (1912–87) a wealthy businessman and the grandfather of activist Aaron Swartz.[2] [3] [4] [5] William M. Swartz was involved in the Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs and established the Foundation in part to support Pugwash. Prize winners, mainly active in nuclear disarmament,[6] receive(d) $50,000.

Winners of the Albert Einstein Peace Prize
Year Winner Notes Refs
1980 For "her outspoken insistence on action by the great powers toward control over their nuclear competition and for her major contributions to the achievement of the Limited Nuclear Test Ban Treaty of 1963, the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty of 1969, and agreements prohibiting the deployment of nuclear weapons on the seabed and in space." [7] [8]
1981George F. Kennan"For his continuing efforts to reduce tension between the United States and the Soviet Union and the world in general." Kennan had not heard of the prize when informed he had won it. His conferral ceremony was attended by members of the Reagan administration and Anatoly Dobrynin. [9] [10] [11]
1982 Joint award for opposing pre-emptive nuclear strikes [12] [13] [14]
1983 for his part in drafting the U.S. bishops' pastoral letter calling for new arms agreements [15]
1984 Pierre Trudeaufor working to promote disarmament[16] [17]
1985 Willy Brandt[18]
1986 Awarded posthumously for "wide-ranging efforts on behalf of peace" [19]
1988 [20]
1990 [21]
1992 Conferred at a conference marking the fiftieth anniversary of Chicago Pile-1. [22] [23]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Letter from the Albert Einstein Peace Prize Foundation to Joshua Lederberg . 14 December 1979 . Norman . Cousins . Norman Cousins . . The Joshua Lederberg Papers . 11 January 2016.
  2. Web site: Aaron Swartz was 'killed by government,' father says at funeral. Guy. Sandra. 15 January 2013. Sun-Times. 10 January 2016. Chicago. https://web.archive.org/web/20130118040220/http://www.suntimes.com/business/17594002-420/aaron-swartz-killed-by-government-his-father-says-at-funeral.html. 18 January 2013.
  3. News: William Swartz, Peace Agency Founder. Heise. Kenan. November 13, 1987. Chicago Tribune. 10 January 2016.
  4. Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists. William M. Swartz, 1912–1987. 10 January 2016. January–February 1988. Educational Foundation for Nuclear Science, Inc.. 42.
  5. Yang. Wesley. February 8, 2013. The Life and Afterlife of Aaron Swartz. New York Magazine.
  6. Book: Mitchell-Greene, Bonnie L.. Encyclopedia of Violence, Peace, and Conflict. https://books.google.com/books?id=EBzxsURb4-cC&pg=PT4713. 2008-09-05. Academic Press. 9780123739858. Peace Prizes.
  7. "NAMES & FACES" in Boston Globe March 14, 1980. Retrieved June 6, 2006.
  8. Recipient of the first Albert Einstein Peace Prize of $50,000 is...Alva Myrdal for her service to her country and to the world . Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists. 11 January 2016. May 1980. Educational Foundation for Nuclear Science, Inc.. 7.
  9. Krebs, Albin and Thomas, Robert McG.: "NOTES ON PEOPLE; Kennan Wins Peace Prize" in The New York Times March 17, 1981. Retrieved June 6, 2006.
  10. Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists. Recipient of the second Albert Einstein Peace Prize. 11 January 2016. May 1981. Educational Foundation for Nuclear Science, Inc.. 7.
  11. Book: Burns. Richard Dean. Siracusa. Joseph M.. A Global History of the Nuclear Arms Race: Weapons, Strategy, and Politics. 11 January 2016. 2013-04-23. ABC-CLIO. 9781440800955. 566.
  12. Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists. William Swartz; 1912–1987. June 1988. 5. 5. 2.
  13. News: Briefing: How High Is High?. October 2, 1982. The New York Times. 11 January 2016.
  14. News: McNamara Urges Shift In U.S. Atomic Strategy. October 8, 1982. The New York Times. 11 January 2016.
  15. Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists. Pacem in terris: twenty years later . February 1984. 11. Joseph . Bernardin.
  16. Encyclopedia: Whitaker . Reg . Pierre Elliott Trudeau . . 2 June 2017 . . online .
  17. Book: The World Almanac and Book of Facts 1985 . 1984 . Newspaper Enterprise Association, Inc. . New York . 0-911818-71-5 . 33.
  18. Clarity, James F. and Weaver Jr., Warren: "Brandt Packs His Bags " in The New York Times October 4, 1985. Retrieved June 6, 2006.
  19. News: Palme honoured. September 30, 1986. Ottawa Citizen. A10. 10 January 2016.
  20. Web site: Echoing Citizen Einstein in the East: Andrei Sakharov . https://archive.today/20130223190429/http://proceedings.aip.org/resource/2/apcpcs/861/1/1139_1?isAuthorized=no . dead . February 23, 2013 . Rhéaume . Charles . 18–22 July 2005 . Conference Proceedings . American Institute of Physics . 13 August 2012.
  21. News: Summit in Washington; Bush and Gorbachev sign major accords on missiles, chemical weapons and trade . ROSENTHAL. ANDREW. June 2, 1990. The New York Times. In the afternoon, Mr. Gorbachev received ... the award of the Albert Einstein Peace Prize Foundation.. 10 January 2016.
  22. http://www.pugwash.org/about/history.htm Pugwash Online
  23. Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists . Einstein Peace Prize Award . 11 January 2016 . December 1992 . Educational Foundation for Nuclear Science, Inc.. 5.

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