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Dean Acheson at the United Nations General Assembly

96-1093 (untitled)
Accession Number
96-1093
7x9 inches
Black & White
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Related Collection
Acheson, Dean G. Papers
Keywords
Cabinet officers
International organization
HST Keywords
China - Ref. to; United Nations - General Assembly; Vishisky, Andrei - Ref. to
People Pictured
Acheson, Dean, 1893-1971
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Acme Newspictures

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Description
Secretary of State Dean Acheson takes the floor of the United Nations General Assembly at its first session. After a blistering attack had been launched on him by Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Vishinsky, on China policy, Mr. Acheson suggested proposals to seat a representative of the Communist Chinese regime be considered later in the session.
Date(s)
September 19, 1950