Documents a particular example of United Nations co-operation during the takeover of West New Guinea (Irian Jaya) from the Dutch by the Indonesians. For a period of seven months, the United Nations Organization took over the responsibility for the running of the government of the country. This period marked an important development in the history of United Nations work towards international peace and understanding. Presented by Alistair Cooke.
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ACMI Identifier
311504
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → International relations and culture
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Irian Jaya (Indonesia)
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Imperialism
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Indonesia - Politics and government
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → International cooperation
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → International relations and culture
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Peace
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → United Nations
History → Indonesia - History - 1950-1966
History → Netherlands - History
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)