USA: State of Israel joins United Nations Organization (1949)

GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS) To license this film, visit Election of Israel to membership of the United Nations following a vote at UNO Headquarters in Long Island, USA. Full Description: USA: New York State: Long Island: UN delegates seated at vote including Dr Herbert Evatt (President of the UN General Assembly). Diplomats from Arab states walking out of meeting in protest and their empty desks. Israeli flag flying outside UNO Headquarters following vote to make Israel 59th member. Background: Election of Israel to membership of the United Nations following a vote at UNO Headquarters in Long Island, USA. FILM ID: VLVA8BBHAOMX8FVKG06TKAVBQSE1N To license this film, visit Archive: Reuters Archive managed by: British Pathé