US Ambassador Henry Cabot Lodge Jr. and USSR UN delegate Arkady Sobolev in heated exchange at UN over Formosa (Taiwan)

The UN Security Council discusses a ceasefire in the Formosa Strait, focusing on ending hostilities between the Nationalists and Red China. The Soviet Union criticizes US actions, which are defended by US Delegate Lodge, who accuses the Soviets of interference. Lodge argues that Communism is the true aggressor and calls for peace-loving nations to support the cessation of hostilities.

What is the primary focus of the United Nations Security Council's discussions in the Formosa Strait?

• Establishing a new trade agreement

• Developing a new economic policy

• Ending hostilities between the Nationalists and Red China

• Promoting tourism in the region

How did Soviet Delegate Sobolev describe the U.S. actions regarding Formosan defense?

• As a peaceful initiative

• As a diplomatic effort

• As aggressive

• As a humanitarian mission

What was Chief U.S. Delegate Lodge's reaction to the Soviet Union's criticism?

• He ignored the criticism

• He delivered a strong rebuttal

• He requested more time to respond

• He agreed with the criticism

According to Lodge, what is the real aggressor in the modern world?

• Capitalism

• Democracy

• Communism

• Socialism

What does Lodge challenge the Communists to do to demonstrate their opposition to war?

• Increase military presence

• Withdraw from international discussions

• Form a new alliance

• Join peace-loving nations in supporting the cessation of hostilities