PHILIPSBURG:--- On December 22, 1955, which is exactly 66 years ago today, and also exactly one week after the United Nations adopted Resolution 945X on December 15, 1955, former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr.Joseph Luns, appeared before the Dutch Second Chamber. In a somewhat triumphant tone, he gave an account of events at the UN leading up to the adoption of Resolution 945X. He rejoiced at the position taken by Brazil, which had sponsored the Netherlands at the United Nations, and informed his listeners that the United Nations had recognized that both parts of the Kingdom (Surinam and the ...
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