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Cornerstone Laying Ceremony Marks Fourth Birthday of United Nations

24 October 1949

The cornerstone of the permanent headquarters of the United Nations was laid today -United Nations Day - during a special open-air General Assembly meeting. The ceremony, marking the fourth anniversary of the United Nations, was attended by United States President Harry S. Truman, who was the principal speaker. Secretary-General Trygve Lie deposited copies of the United Nations Charter and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in the stone.
Picture shows U.S. Representative Warren R. Austin addressing the meeting. In background are the Assembly's seven Vice-Presidents and distinguished guests including President Harry S. Truman, sixth from right.

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