Historical Court Proceedings

Images depicting significant historical court proceedings, including the Nuremberg trials and early UN sessions. The mood is serious, with attendees in formal attire and various 1940s-1960s settings.

The first session of the United Nations General Assembly opened on 10 January 1946 at Central Hall in London, United Kingdom. It was during this session that the Security Council met for the first time. A view of Central Hall during the proceedings of the Security Council. From left to right are: N.J.O. Makin (Australia); Mar. de Freitas Valle (Brazil); Wellington Koo (China); Badawi Pasha (Egypt); Vincent Auriol (France); Mar. de Rozenweig Diaz (Mexico); and Mar. Van Kleffens (Netherlands).
The first session of the United Nations General Assembly opened on 10 January 1946 at Central Hall in London, United Kingdom. It was during this session that the Security Council met for the first time. A view of Central Hall during the proceedings of the Security Council. From left to right are: N.J.O. Makin (Australia); Mar. de Freitas Valle (Brazil); Wellington Koo (China); Badawi Pasha (Egypt); Vincent Auriol (France); Mar. de Rozenweig Diaz (Mexico); and Mar. Van Kleffens (Netherlands).