Shortly after being elected, president-elect Dwight Eisenhower visits UN headquarters in New York City

President-Elect Eisenhower visits the United Nations Headquarters in New York, welcomed by UN Secretary General Trigby Lee. The visit is marked by speculation about his upcoming trip to Korea. Eisenhower, accompanied by John Foster Dulles, balances his visit with appointments to his new administration. In the Security Council chamber, Eisenhower reflects on the UN's role as a symbol of hope for a peaceful future.

Who accompanied President-Elect Eisenhower on his first visit to the United Nations?

• Harry S. Truman

• John Foster Dulles

• Winston Churchill

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

What was the main topic of speculation during Eisenhower's visit to the UN?

• His new cabinet appointments

• His meeting with the Secretary General

• His upcoming trip to Korea

• His speech at the UN

In which part of the UN did Eisenhower reflect on the organization's purpose?

• Security Council chamber

• General Assembly Hall

• Trusteeship Council chamber

• Economic and Social Council chamber

What does Eisenhower find inspiring about his visit to the UN?

• The murals depicting historical events

• The presence of world leaders

• The symbolic representation of peace and security

• The architecture of the building

What does the UN building and its people symbolize according to Eisenhower?

• The power of diplomacy

• The free world's hopes for peace and security

• The strength of military alliances

• The importance of economic development