‘Defence of peace’ was commissioned by the United Nations Department of Public Information being made shortly after the organisations formation in 1945. The film is about the creation of the United Nations and provides historical context to the organisation’s formation. ‘Defence of Peace’ contrasts the organisation with it’s non-political predecessor “The League of Nations”. It explains why the league failed and how the UN as an organisation was designed to be politically effective. Also discussed is the structure and fundamental operations of the UN.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
008787
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → International agencies
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Developing countries
Archival, Cinemagazines & Newsreels
Archival, Cinemagazines & Newsreels → Archival materials
Archival, Cinemagazines & Newsreels → Newsreels - United States
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → War - Historical perspectives
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → War - History
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → International agencies
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Developing countries
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → International agencies
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → International cooperation
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → United Nations
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)