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Jun. 26, 1970 - Ceremonies In San Francisco Mark Signing 25 Years Ago Of United Nations Charter: United Nations delegates on 26 June took part in ceremonies in San Francisco marking the signing in that city 25 years ago of the United Nations Charter. Others taking part in the commemorative meetings included a number of former Presidents of the General Assembly, the Secretary-General, U Thant, and other Secretariat officials, and representatives of the specialized agencies. They were invited by the City of San Francisco. The original Charter signed at San Francisco on 26 June 1945 was placed on display during the commemorative meetings. A banquet was given by the Mayor of San Francisco and the San Francisco Citizens Committee for the Twenty-fifth Anniversary of the United Nations. Secretary-General U Thant receiving a standing ovation at the conclusion of hi statement made at the banquet held at the Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco

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Agencies Banquet Ceremonies Charter Commemorative Conclusion Delegates Fairmont Invited Marking Meetings Ovation Placed Secretariat Secretary-general Specialized Statement Thant Twenty-fifth

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