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THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 24, 1946 * Post World War II United...
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THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 24, 1946

  • Post World War II United Nations - UN
  • General Assembly in New York City convenes

The front page has a nice banner headline: "TRUMAN, OPENING U.N., ASKS END OF FEAR OF WAR; URGES WORLD POLICE, CURB ON MASS WEAPONS; ATTLEE AND CHURCHILL FAVOR REVISION OF VETO" with various subheads. and related photo. (see images) Much more on the following pages, too much to mention. 
Complete with all 56 pages, light toning at the margins, very minor spine wear, generally in very nice condition.

Background: On October 23, 1946, the United Nations General Assembly convened at Flushing Meadows, New York, marking its historic first session on American soil and cementing the United States as the centerpiece for post–World War II international diplomacy. With delegates representing the 51 founding member nations, Belgian President of the General Assembly Paul-Henri Spaak led the assembly while U.S. President Harry S. Truman delivered a landmark opening address calling on global leaders to rebuild a devastated world through unified, lasting peace. As the second part of the inaugural 1st Session, this gathering formally transitioned the UN from an ambitious wartime pact into a fully functioning global forum, establishing pivotal early debates on nuclear disarmament, refugee relief, and the permanent structure of global governance.

Category: The 20th Century
Price
$52
100% Authentic: Original printing, never a reproduction.