Blog Entry #5

Oscar Arias Sanchez was born on September 13, 1940. He grew up in the province of Heredia. He came from an upper class family and attended Saint Francis College in San Juan, Costa Rica. He also obtained degrees in law and economics from Costa Rica University. He recieved a doctorate degree from the University of Essex in 1974 in political science. He has also recieved more than fifty honorary degrees and doctorates from Harvard University, Princetion University, Dartmouth College, Oberlin College, Wake Forest University, Ithaca College, and Washington University in St. Louis. He was the president of Costa Rica from May 1986-May 1990. In 1987 he recieved the Nobel Peace Prize for his help towards the signing of the Esquipulas II Accords. He promoted democracy and peace in Central America. He helped Costa Rica be the country it is today. He had a lot to do with the democracy and politics in Costa Rica and was very influenical person in Costa Rican history.