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I left the kids with a babysitter to visit the United Nations Building by myself. Good thing too because when I got there I found out children under 5 are not allowed on the tour. The tour is pretty much required as that's the only way you can view the various committee rooms and halls.

Once you get through the very tight airport-like security you end up in the lobby of the public area. There was an art exhibit there and that's also where you signed up and waited for tours. Tours at the United Nations are given in several languages. There were tours in English leaving about every 10 minutes. The other languages were much less frequent.

The tour included an overview of the history and current structure of the United Nations. Then we were shown each of the Chambers where the important business of the United Nations takes place. The tour was done very quickly since they have so many visitors. Our guide kept close tabs on the group and wouldn't allow anyone to wander around at all for obvious security reasons.
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Some sculpture in the middle of the street.
First view of the United Nations Headquarters.
Fox News preparing their interpretation (not spin) of the news.

Flags for all member nations out front.
Some sort of perpetual motion sculpture just inside the visitor entrance.
Former Secretary Generals of the UN on velvet ending with Boutros Boutros Ghali.

Great view of the Chrysler Building as seen from the UN building.
The United Nations flag.
A mural that describes the events that led to the creation of the UN.

Security Council Chamber.
The translators booths off to the side.
Very cool mural on the back wall.

Trusteeship Council Chamber.
Economic and Social Council Chamber.
This mural was a gift from the USA. It says "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you."

The big General Assembly hall where all nations meet.
The podium.
The United Nations logo.

Art in the park next to the buildings.
Gift of Luxembourg - 1988

This one was kinda cool. Gift of Italy, 1996.
Great view of the building as the sun was doing down and reflecting off the glass.
Fountain in front of the Secretariat Tower.

What a great idea. I wish I thought of that.

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