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In a hearing on the U.N. Secretary-General selection process, participants testified on the role and responsibilities of the Secretary-General. The three panels in this portion focused on pe…

In a hearing on the U.N. Secretary-General selection process, participants testified on the role and responsibilities of the Secretary-General. This portion features opening remarks by the e…

October 24, 1990 represented the 45th Anniversary of the United Nations with the celebration of United Nations Day. C-SPAN conducted a series of interviews with U.N. experts who offer their…

The Foreign Ministers of the United Nations Security Council debated and passed a resolution authorizing the use of force to achieve the withdrawal of Iraqi forces from Kuwait if forces are …

The summit focused upon the issue of health and education of children throughout the world. Seventy nations were represented at the summit.

The United Nations Security Council met to discuss a proposed increase in the sanctions against Iraq. Members voted nearly unanimously to ban all air flights in and out of Iraq and to detain…

Nelson Mandela addresses the Special Committee Against Apartheid.

In 1989, the International Development Conference had an opening session where they discussed the priorities for global action.

U.N. Secretary General Javier Perez de Cuellar talked about peace initiatives in Afghanistan and Angola and the U.N.'s involvement in helping stop international drug trade. He answered audie…

The President of France spoke before the U.N.

President Ronald Reagan and representatives of other nations addressed the United Nations General Assembly. Some speakers used translators during their speeches. Note: Due to the age of the…