United States President Barack Obama flew to Oslo, Norway to formally accept his 2009 Nobel Peace Prize.

The first stop of the president’s Norway trip was the Nobel Institute, where he signed his name on the guest book and reflected on the previous winners of the highly-acclaimed peace prize. The room has one whole wall lined with the photographs of the past awardees.

Mr. Obama gave a brief speech and talked about how influential the prize was on 1964 winner Martin Luther King, Jr.

“When Dr. King won his prize, it had a galvanizing affect,” said Mr. Obama.

The US President has received some criticisms about him winning the award. Critics have said his being chosen for the prize was premature.

In a press conference with Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg, Obama said, “As I said upon receiving the news of the prize it was — receiving news of the prize, it was a great surprise to me. I have no doubt that there are others who may be more deserving. My task here is to continue on the path that I believe is not only important for America, but important for lasting peace and security in the world.”

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