Wednesday, January 10, 2024

United Nations General Assembly meets for first time

 

On January 10, 1946, Zuleta Angel of Colombia called to order delegates from fifty-one nations. The historic gathering, held in London’s Central Hall, marked the first meeting of the General Assembly of the United Nations.

The January 10, 1946, meeting saw the election of Belgium’s Paul-Henri Spaak as the first President of the General Assembly.


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