1960 Press Photo 15th regular session of the UN General Assembly

13 African States and Cyprus admitted to UN - United Nations, N.Y., 20 September 1960 - As one of its first acts, the 15th regular session of the UN General Assembly, which opened in New York today, unanimously admitted 14 new States to membership in the United Nations. This brings the total number of States members of the UN to 96, almost double its original membership. Here, Mr. Selim Sarper, Turkey's Minister for Foreign Affairs, is seen at the speaker's rostrum as he welcomed the newly admitted States to the United Nations.

Photo measures 10 x 8 inches.

Photo is dated 9-9-1960.



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