UN's 20th Year: World Body Marks Signing Of Charter
UN's 20th Year: World Body Marks Signing Of Charter
Twenty years ago 50 nations met in San Francisco to take part in the birth of a World Organization that promised peace among men. Though the United Nations has fallen short of the ambitious dream of 1945, it has achieved many notable gains. It has not prevented wars, but in the field of agriculture, health, child welfare and technical aid, it has contributed much toward world progress. Here are scenes at the original meeting and at the 20th anniversary observance - both at the San Francisco Opera House. San Francisco, California
UN's 20th Year: World Body Marks Signing Of Charter
Aerial shot - San Francisco, California and the Golden Gate Bridge. MS - Flags of 113 nations. MS - The Opera house where the United Nations Charter was signed 20 years ago. MS - Exhibition of United Nations Publications. CU - Bookcase and books on Education, Science and Culture. CU - Bookcase on Social Questions. CU - Bookcase, World Health and Food. CU - An oil painting commemorating the Charter for the UN. CU - The Charter itself is displayed
UN's 20th Year: World Body Marks Signing Of Charter
June 1945, 50 nations affixed their signatures to the United Nations Charter. Men from different nations signing the Charter. Throngs behind a roped off area. MS - President Harry S. Truman shaking hands with a dignitary from another country.
UN's 20th Year: World Body Marks Signing Of Charter
President Johnson shaking hands with head dignitaries from other nations 20-years later. MS - President Johnson standing on the podium addressing the other nations on peace. Dignitaries from other countries. President Johnson, "And I do know this, whether we look for the judgment to God or to history or to mankind. This is the age. And we are the men. And this is the place to give reality to our commitments, under the United Nations Charter. (Applause) For what was for other generations just a hope, it is for this generation a simple necessity. Thank you very much." President Johnson walks away from the microphone and sits down in a chair placed in the center of the raised stage. MS - General U Thant awards President Johnson with a medal and the two men shake hands.