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Map of the First Session of the United Nations

Map of the First Session of the United Nations
Accession Number
M1789
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Cartographer
Army Information Branch, Army Service Forces, War Department.
Keywords
World War, 1939-1945
Photo Color
Color
Physical Size
35 X 47 inches
Related Collection (Plain)
Thirty-Fifth Division Association Records
Restrictions
Unrestricted
TIF Identifier
M1789.tif
Rights

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Credit: Army Information Branch, Army Service Forces, War Department.

Courtesy Harry S. Truman Library & Museum, Independence, Missouri.

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Description

An American map titled "Newsmap for the Armed Forces: Monday, March 11, 1946." The map of New York and Connecticut highlights, in white, the general area under consideration for the United Nations Organization's permanent home. White Plains, New York, Stamford, Connecticut, and Hunter College in New York City are also marked on this map. The map of southeast Europe, east Africa, and south Asia shows, in white, areas discussed at the first Security Council meeting. The areas highlighted are Iran, Greece, the Netherlands East Indies, Syria, and Lebanon. Printed text, accompanied by photographs, describe the accomplishments of the first session of the United Nations Organization, specifically that of the Security Council and General Assembly. Also included on this map are the names of the member countries of the General Assembly and the representatives of the Security Council, Military Staff Committee, Atomic Energy Committee, Economic and Social Council, and International Court of Justice. Printed text on the back, accompanied by a drawing of a school house, informs soldiers of the benefits of the United States Armed Forces Institute.

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