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2009.066.113

Print, Photographic

Dr. Ralph Bunche Visits U.N. Emergency Force

Black and white photograph of Dr. Ralph Bunche, United Nations Under-Secretary for Special Political Affairs, reviewing an honor guard of Brazilian troops of the United Nations Emergency Force in the Gaza Strip and Sinai Peninsula. A typewritten caption on the verso reads:

(FSUM:VUN)
Dr. Ralph Bunche Visits U.N. Emergency Force
UN 75995 Gaza, 22-25 June 1962
Dr. Ralph Bunche, UN Under-Secretary for Special Political Affairs, paid a four day visit to the United Nations Emergency Force in the Gaza Strip and Sinai Peninsula.
Here, Dr. Bunch is seen inspecting the Guard of Honor, upon his arrival at the Brazilian Battalion Headquarters camp at Rafah. To the right of Dr. Bunch is Lt. Col. Darcy Lazaro, Commanding Officer of the Battalion.

Date
1962
Print Size
8" x 10"
Search Terms
Studio
United Nations
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