International organization

Monnett B. Davis has been nominated by President Truman to be United States Representative on the United Nations Economic Commission for Asia and the Far East. From: Beth Gore.

Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Sen. Tom Connally (D), shown here reading the text of the North Atlantic Pact (NATO), after which he issued a formal statement saying his Committee would give the Pact "immediate consideration after its signature." From Beth Gore

Sir Alexander Cadogan of the United Kingdom photographed during the 30th session of the United Nations Security Council at Hunter College. From: Beth Gore.

President Harry S. Truman is shown as he delivered a major address to the General Assembly of the United Nations during the celebration of the organization's fifth anniversary in Flushing Meadows, New York. Donor: Hennepin County Historical Society

President Harry S. Truman is shown as he addressed the 59 nation General Assembly of the United Nations at Flushing Meadows as part of the celebration of the organization's fifth anniversary. Donor: Hennepin County Historical Society

Portrait of Ambassador Jean Chauvel, of France, President for May of the United Nations Security Council. From: Beth Gore.

Shown in this 11 x 14 photo are the American Delegation to the United Nations Conference in San Francisco meeting with President Harry S. Truman at the White House. Left to Right: Harold Stassen, Rep. Charles Eaton, Virginia Gildersleeve, Sen Tom Connally, Secretary of State Edward Stettinius, Senator Arthur Vandenberg and Rep. Sol Bloom.

President Harry S. Truman at the podium, addressing the Plenary Session of the United Nations San Francisco Conference. Secretary of State Edward Stettinius and Alger Hiss are seated behind the President. This is an 11 x 14 superior print of 71-1195.

Secretary of State James F. Byrnes signs protocol proclaiming the Charter of the United Nations on World Security a law of the nations. The original United Nations Charter, signed by fifty-one nations, was drawn up at the conference in San Francisco last April. From: Beth Gore

A 10 x 14 photo showing President Truman playing a few selections on his new United Nations spinet piano, presented to him by the National Recreation Association as part of National Music Week. The piano is a specially designed composite from material contributed by various United Nations countries. Standing behind the President in the light suit is Justin Miller, President, National Association of Broadcasters.