Bunche, Ralph, 1903-1971

Identifier
990002319970304146
Language of Description
English
Dates
1 Jan 1947 - 31 Dec 1949
Languages
  • English
  • German
Source
EHRI Partner

Note(s)

  • ports.

  • Envelope 4/42 ; microfilm reel 055 ; Frames 9 - 28

  • 8 newspaper clippings and 1 copy from a newspaper

  • Ralph Bunche was an American political scientist and diplomat. Besides his academic career he was involved in the formation of the United Nations. Through the UN Trusteeship Council, Bunche readied the international stage for an unprecedented period of transformation, dismantling the old colonial systems in Africa and Asia, and guiding scores of emerging nations through the transition to independence in the post-war era. Beginning in 1947, Bunche was involved with the Arab-Israeli conflict. Following the assassination of Count Bernadotte, Dr. Bunche became the UN's chief mediator between the Israelis and the Arabs. For achieving the 1949 Armistice Agreements, Dr. Bunche received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1950. He continued to work for the United Nations, mediating in other strife-torn regions, including the Congo, Yemen, Kashmir, and Cyprus. He rose to the position of undersecretary-general in 1968 -- (Wikipedia)

People

  • Bunche, Ralph, 1903-1971
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