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Playing Telephone with the Historical Record

by David Coleman

When UN Secretary-General U Thant requested U.S. military equipment for UN operations in the Congo, his request included an item that didn’t make much sense.

Filed Under: Articles Tagged With: Congo, JFK, military, U Thant, United Nations

U Thant’s Appointment as Secretary General of the United Nations

by David Coleman

U Thant was officially appointed Secretary General of the United Nations on November 30, 1962, meaning he could drop the “Acting” prefix that he had borne through his important role in the resolution of the Cuban Missile Crisis.

Filed Under: Articles Tagged With: U Thant, United Nations