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Secretary-General U Thant left New york on 28 January, on an official trip to nine African Countries - Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Senegal, Guinea, Ghana, Nigeria, Ethiopia, and Congo (Leopoldville). On 6 February, during his visit to Tunisia, the Secretary-General interrupted his tour in Africa and returned to New York. Secretary-General U Thant is seen here as he arrived at El Aouina Airport in Tunis.
The General Assembly voted late today to authorize the United Nations to carry out the tasks entrusted to it in the Agreement between Indonesia and the Netherlands concerning West New Guinea (West Irian). Acting Secretary-General U Thant (left) conferring with Mr. Muharmmad Zafrulla Khan (Pakistan), President of the General Assembly.
The General Assembly this afternoon unanimously appointed Ambassador U Thant as Acting Secretary-General of the United Nations for a term of office extending until 10 April 1963. The action of the Assembly was taken on a draft resolution sponsored by Ceylon, Liberia and the United Arab Republic. The result of the secret ballot was 103 in favour to none against, with no abstentions. The installation ceremony took place on the dais of the Assembly Hall shortly after the result of the voting was announced. Representatives gave the appointee a standing ovation as he proceeded to the dais to take the oath of office. Here, U Thant (left) is seen just before he was sworn-in by General Assembly President Mongi Slim (right), of Tunisia. On the dais with them are the Vice-Presidents (13) of the Assembly, the Chairmen of the Assembly’s Seven Main Committees and the Presidents of the three Councils.
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Headline Secretary-General U Thant Visits Burma 
Caption Description Secretary-General U Thant left New York on 22 February to pay a 10-day visit to his native land, at the invitation of the Government of Burma. While there he exchanged views with General Ne Win, Chairman of the Revolutionary Council of Burma, and other members of the Cabinet. He also spent some time with his family and paid homage at the Shwedagon Pagoda.
Secretary-General U Thant is seen during his visit to the Shwedagon Pagoda.   With him are Donald Thomas, Personal Administrative Assistant, and Pagoda Trustees. 
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Production Date 02/25/1967 9:41:53 PM 
Country Burma
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