
Looking Back at the Man Who Helped Shape the U.N.
State of the World from NPR
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This chapter delves into the impactful legacy of U Thant, the first non-Western UN Secretary General, during the Cold War. Personal anecdotes from his grandson enrich the narrative, underscoring U Thant's vital peacemaking efforts and the significance of the UN in a changing global landscape.
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