First Session of the UN General Assembly

The United Nations convened the First Session of the General Assembly on 10 January 1946 in London, England.

• Categories: News & Features / Features / Stories from the UN Archive
• Video Length: 00:01:53
• Production Date: 17 September 2023
• Asset Language: English
• Personal Subject: CLEMENT R. ATTLEE; JAMES F. BYRNES
• Corporate Name: GENERAL ASSEMBLY
• Subject Topical: HISTORY; AUDIOVISUAL ARCHIVES; GENERAL ASSEMBLY; UNITED NATIONS ORGANIZATION
• Geographic Subject: UNITED KINGDOM
• MAMS Id: 3089986
• Parent Id: 3089986
• Alternate Title: UNV_3089986

Description

The United Nations convened the First Session of the General Assembly on 10 January 1946 in London, England. Delegates representing 51 nations attended the session to discuss the maintenance of peace and security through collective recourse.

Utilizing material from the UN Audiovisual Library, this production offers a glimpse into the environment, proceedings, and addresses delivered at the First Session.