| TV sometimes gets a bit of negative press for | | | | Obama is not the first president to garner this |
| its relaxing effects on viewers. Sometimes we | | | | lofty recognition, but that he shares the |
| hear people talking about "zoning out" in front of | | | | somewhat unique distinction with three previous |
| the television and parents are warned about the | | | | U.S. leaders. The first to win the Nobel Peace |
| mind-numbing effects that too much TV-viewing | | | | Prize, just over one hundred years ago, was |
| could have on their children. But let's give TV the | | | | Teddy Roosevelt. In 1906, Roosevelt was |
| recognition it deserves and heed the very positive | | | | recognized by the Nobel committee for his |
| impact it can have on our minds! | | | | successful negotiation to end the Russo-Japanese |
| First of all, there are plenty of worthwhile | | | | war. Woodrow Wilson's creation of the League of |
| programs on television at all times. There is far | | | | Nations, which also shaped the Treaty of |
| more to watch than the shopping network, soap | | | | Versailles, earned him a Nobel Prize in 1919. |
| operas or dance contests. Have you turn on any | | | | Though several decades passed before an |
| of the news today? October 9, 2009 marks the | | | | American President earned another Nobel prize, it |
| date that our President, Barack Obama, has | | | | eventually occurred for a third time when former |
| achieved a most noteworthy accomplishment; our | | | | President Jimmy Carter earned his Peace Prize in |
| sitting President has been awarded the Nobel | | | | 2002. Carter's ongoing efforts, through his Carter |
| Peace Prize. There's no doubt that all the TV | | | | Center, to create peaceful solutions amidst |
| networks and news and political programs will | | | | international conflict while advancing democracy, |
| take advantage of the opportunity to educate | | | | respecting human rights and promoting both |
| every viewer about this historic event. | | | | economic and social development gained him the |
| No doubt we'll also hear plenty about the fact that | | | | much-deserved award. |