United Nations' flag at half mast

Description

The United Nations' flag is placed at half staff in front of the general assembly building of the United Nations Headquarters in New York City, New York after the death of Joseph Stalin, Premier of the Soviet Union. Five cars of the era are parked in front of the building.

Note

Typewritten on back in Spanish, English, and French, "U.N. EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES ON DEATH OF PREMIER STALIN. UN 39944 - The United Nations flag flew at half mast today at Headquarters in respect for the late Premier Stalin, of the Soviet Union, whose death was announced last night. United Nations, N.Y. 6 March 1953. MB/pcd. Please credit: UNATIONS. f-a."

Date Issued

1953-03-06

Type

Image

Extent

1 photograph : black and white print ; 21 x 26 cm

Genre

Gelatin silver prints

Architectural photographs

Member of

Ted Malone Collection

Publisher

UNATIONS

Time Period

1951-1960

Subject (Name)

United Nations

United Nations. General Assembly

Subject (Topical)

Subject (Geographic)

Rights

Copyright Not Evaluated

Rights Note

Items in this collection may be freely viewed, searched, and displayed for research and educational purposes. Permission is required for publication, distribution, or other uses beyond viewing and searching, whether in print or electronic formats.

To request permission, please email LaBudde Special Collections.

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Collection Identifier: MS-0187

Source

Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

Unit

LaBudde Special Collections