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.

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