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Arthur Ashe addressing the Special Committee on the Policies of Apartheid of the Government of the Republic of South Africa

Arthur Ashe addressing the Special Committee on the Policies of Apartheid of the Government of the Republic of South Africa

Arthur Ashe, the well-known United States professional tennis player, appearing as a petitioner before the United Nations Special Committee on the Policies of Apartheid of the Government of the Republic of South Africa. After hearing Ashe the Special Committee adopted a press communiqué in which it reiterated its position on the question of apartheid in the field of sports.
Creator

UN Photo/Teddy Chen

Place Created

New York, New York, United States

Date

April 14, 1970

Type of Item

Photograph

Description

Arthur Ashe, the well-known United States professional tennis player, appearing as a petitioner before the United Nations Special Committee on the Policies of Apartheid of the Government of the Republic of South Africa. After hearing Ashe the Special Committee adopted a press communiqué in which it reiterated its position on the question of apartheid in the field of sports.

Organization

United Nations Special Committee Against Apartheid

Coverage Africa

South Africa

Language

English

Digital Format

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