UN Headquarters

Sculpture and Cherry Blossoms at United Nations Headquarters

1 May 2002

A view of the bronze statue, "Let Us Beat Our Swords into Ploughshares", by sculptor Yevgeny Vuchetich in the garden at UN Headquarters. The sculpture symbolizes the desire to put an end to war and convert the means of destruction into creative tools for the benefit of all. In the background are the cherry blossoms in full bloom. [No exact date]

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