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[Press Release: U.S. Gift to UN, October 21, 1985]
Text of a press release issued by the United States Mission to the United Nations announcing a ceremony to present Norman Rockwell's painting, "The Golden Rule" to the United Nations (UN) in honor of the UN's 40th anniversary. It also describes the background of the painting, and information about Rockwell.
Date:
October 21, 1985
Creator:
United States. Mission to the United Nations.
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Speeches by Nancy Reagan and Javier Perez de Cuellar, October 1985]
Text of speeches during a ceremony celebrating the fortieth anniversary of the United Nations, during which Nancy Reagan presented a mosaic based on Norman Rockwell's painting "The Golden Rule" on behalf of the United States. The second speech, accepting the gift on behalf of the UN, is by Secretary General Javier Pérez de Cuéllar.
Date:
October 21, 1985
Creator:
Reagan, Nancy, 1921-2016 & Pérez de Cuéllar, Javier, 1920-
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Allen E. Humphrey to Peter Stewart, October 23, 1985]
Letter from Allen E. Humphrey to Peter Stewart congratulating the Thanks-Giving Foundation on their efforts in giving Norman Rockwell's "Golden Rule" to the United Nations.
Date:
October 23, 1985
Creator:
Humphrey, Allen E.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Prince A Taylor Jr. to Peter Stewart, October 22, 1985]
Letter from Prince A. Taylor Jr. to Peter Stewart thanking him for including him in the group of people invited to witness the unveiling of Norman Rockwell's picture, Golden Rule. He also commends Stewart on the leadership he gives to the Thanks-Giving Foundation and the goodwill his foundation spreads to the community.
Date:
October 22, 1985
Creator:
Taylor, Prince A., Jr.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from the Thanks-Giving Square Foundation to Nancy Reagan, October 25, 1985]
Letter from the director of the Thanks-Giving Square Foundation to Mrs. Nancy Reagan thanking her for her kind words during the presentation of "The Golden Rule" to the Secretary-General at the United Nations.
Date:
October 25, 1985
Creator:
Thanks-Giving Square Foundation; Bukhari, Hassan I.; Chambers, James F., Jr.; Cullum, Charles G.; Exall, Henry, Jr.; Haggar, E. R. et al.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Description of Ceremony for the 40th Anniversary of the United Nations]
Images of a ceremony at the United Nations (UN) to present a mosaic based on Norman Rockwell's painting, "The Golden Rule," on behalf of the United States for the UN's 40th anniversary. The photos show Nancy Reagan speaking into a microphone (left) and Reagan standing next to UN Secretary General Javier Pérez de Cuéllar while he accepts the gift (right). Text below the images summarizes the ceremony, and provides a quotation from Reagan's speech.
Date:
October 1985
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History