The Charter and the main organs of the United Nations. Traces the historical background to the Charter, the broad principles laid down in its preamble and shows scenes of the meeting at which it was signed. Describes the membership and functions of the General Assembly, the Security Council, the Economic and Social Council, the Trusteeship Council, the International Court of Justice and the United Nations Secretariat. Beautifully photographed and interspersed with newsreels and stock footage of both world wars. Compiled by V.R. Sarma; commentary by Alistair Cooke and Michael Allinson.
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In ACMI's collection
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
001927
Language
English
Subject categories
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Peace movements
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → International cooperation
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Peace
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Peace movements
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Political science
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → United Nations
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)