Historical Events tagged with "resolution 79"

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Politics & Government

United Nations Adopts Arms Control Resolution

January 17th, 1950 75 years ago

The United Nations Security Council adopted Resolution 79, emphasizing the urgent need for arms control to foster international peace and security. This resolution calls for a prohibition on the development of atomic weapons and stresses the importance of preventing arms races. Initially proposed by the United States, the resolution garnered broad international support, signaling a collective commitment to reducing military threats amid the early tensions of the Cold War. The resolution highlighted a significant moment in UN efforts to adopt measures for global disarmament and establish frameworks for arms control.

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