The United Nations in Midtown East, is an international organization dedicated to peace, security and cooperation among the countries of the world.
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Visit the United Nations
United Nations
First Avenue between 42nd & 48th St
Midtown East, Manhattan
Subways
(4)(5)(6) (7) (S) to Grand Central Station – 42nd St
Midtown East locks down when the General Assembly is in session in September. It’s best not to drive through the area then, and even avoid Midtown East completely.
General Assembly Hall
The Main Architect of the United Nations Headquarters was the Brazilian Oscar Niemeyer
The United Nations Headquarters (1952) was designed by a team of ten architects from around the world. The team, led by Wallace K. Harrison, included legends such as Swiss-French architect Le Corbusier (1887-1965), one of the pioneers of the International Style of modern architecture. Niemeyer (1907-2012) was the youngest of the group.
Corbusier asked Niemeyer to support his plan which Niemeyer did, but the team chose Niemeyer’s proposal. Corbusier continued pressuring Niemeyer so the final plan is officially a combination of the two architect’s ideas, but really the United Nations Headquarters is mostly designed by a Brazilian.
Niemeyer went on to design Brasilia, Brazil’s capital city. The UN General Assembly Building looks like it could be in Brasilia.
Previously at the UN
74th UN General Assembly looks for global solutions to global problems
September 17-30, 2019
High-Level General Debate
September 24-30, 2019
MIDTOWN EAST, NYC ~ Politicians discuss Climate, Universal Health Coverage, Sustainable Development, Financing for Development, Elimination of Nuclear Weapons, and Small Island Developing States
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UN General Assembly 73 (2018) UNGA 73
GENERAL DEBATE
September 25 – October 5, 2018
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UN Headquarters
Midtown East, Manhattan
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Heads of state visit so Midtown East is blocked with security and traffic
Contemporary Brazil ~ Baroque Roots
A Brazilian community art exhibit and fashion show at the United Nations.