Flag of Republic of Guinea Is Raised at UN Headquarters

The flag of the Republic of Guinea was raised for the first time at United Nations Headquarters today. The red, yellow and green flag officially took its place among the 81 other banners flying outside the headquarters of the UN in New York. During the brief ceremony, UN Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold reaffirmed the welcome extended to Guinea when it became the 82nd member of the United Nations last December.
Mr. Hammarskjold is seen here (right) watching the flag being raised. At left, holding his hat, is Ambassador Diallo Telli, of the Republic of Guinea. Dr. Charles Malik (Lebanon), President of the 13th session of the General Assembly, is in front of Mr. Diallo. The flags shown in this photograph are (left to right): Haiti, Guinea, Guatemala and Greece.