1970 Press Photo Ceremonies in San Fransisco Mark 25 Years of UN Charter

Ceremonies In San Francisco Mark Signing 25 Years Ago Of United Nations Charter: United Nations delegates on 26 June took part in ceremonies in San Francisco marking the signing in that city 25 years ago of the United Nations Charter. Others taking part in the commemorative meetings included a number of former Presidents of the General Assembly, the Secretary-General, U Thant, and other Secretariat officilas, and representatives of the specialized agencies. They were invited by the City of San Francisco. The original Charter signed at San Francisco on 26 June 1945 was placed on display during the commemorative meetings. A banquet was given by the Mayor of San Francisco and the San Francisco Citizens Committee for the Twenty-fifth Anniversary of the United Nations. Secretary-General U Thant viewing the original Charter, placed on display, under guard, in a shatter-proof glass case at the Veterans Memorial Building in San Francisco.

Photo measures 10 x 8 inches.

Photo is dated 6-26-1970.



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