At the UN, US Ambassador Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr. accuses Soviets of aggression in Korea; Andrey Vyshinsky listens; Gladwy

At the UN, US Ambassador Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr. accuses Soviets of aggression in Korea; Andrey Vyshinsky listens; Gladwy

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The UN General Assembly reconvenes with key diplomats present, including Henry Cabot Lodge, who delivers a speech accusing the Soviet Union of instigating and supporting aggression in Korea. He presents facts about Soviet military support to North Korea and China, highlighting the impact on the Korean conflict. The session opens a new chapter in the ongoing debate on Korea, focusing on the search for peace.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was leading the United States delegation at the UN General Assembly reconvening?

John F. Kennedy

Sir Gladwin Jebb

Andrei Vyshinskiy

Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main accusation made by Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr. in his speech?

China was leading the aggression

The UN was ineffective

Soviet Union instigated aggression in Korea

Britain was supporting North Korea

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which military equipment did Lodge mention as being provided by the Soviet Union?

Nuclear weapons

Soviet aircraft and T-34 tanks

Biological weapons

Naval ships

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the effect of Soviet support on the North Korean army according to Lodge?

It led to their defeat

It revived and strengthened them

It caused internal conflict

It made them retreat

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What criticism did Lodge make about certain individuals at the UN?

They were unprepared

They supported the US blindly

They made insincere speeches about peace

They were too aggressive