The United Nations and world disputes

United States, 1950

Film
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Excerpts from newsreels presenting the role of the United Nations in settling disputes in four countries between 1945 and 1950: the Dutch and the new Republic of Indonesia; the Kashmir conflict between India and Pakistan; Count Bernadotte’s and Dr Ralph Bunche’s mediation in Palestine; and the intervention of the United Nations in Korea resulting in a peaceful settlement of hostilities.

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Credits

production company

United Nations. Armed Forces

Duration

00:21:18:00

Production places
United States
Production dates
1950

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

011350

Language

English

Subject categories

Archival, Cinemagazines & Newsreels

Archival, Cinemagazines & Newsreels → Archival materials

Archival, Cinemagazines & Newsreels → Newsreels - United States

Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → International understanding

Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → United Nations - Armed Forces

Documentary

Documentary → Documentary films - United States

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → International cooperation

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → International relations

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → International understanding

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Peace

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Peace treaties

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → United Nations

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → World politics - 1945-

History → History

History → United Nations

History → World history

History → World politics - 1945-

Short films

Short films → Short films - United States

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Black and White

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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