Carlos Saavedra Lamas won the prize
For his vigorous efforts to end South American fighting
In the El Chaco War, where deliberations that arose
Resulted in reduced army forces, exchanges of prisoners, and righting
A border dispute by negotiation. Argentina’s Justice Minister,
He also worked hard on the South American Antiwar Pact.
Signed by many, it condemned all aggressive acts.
He said, “I shall always be willing to fight for
The Empire of Justice and Equality.”
He re-introduced Argentina into the League, and more –
Worked to ‘denationalize’ school texts on history.
He could hardly believe he’d won the Prize, so venerable,
Calling it “a heraldic trophy” that “surpasses all titles,”
On “a higher plane, where the demand for peace is inexorable.”
June Edvenson 