United Nations, New York -- The Headquarters of the United Nations and New York's mid-Manhattan skyline , as seen from the southern tip of Welfare Island, in the middle of the East River. The sky-scraper houses the Secretariat's offices; council chambers and conferences rooms are located in the low building at the river's edge and the General Assembly in the Homes building at right. This is the home of hope the whole world can identify at a glance ***** stark edifice that rises from the edge ***** New York's East River... modern as tomorrow.. It rests, it is said, on the ***** of Manhattan Island and on the most ***** and enduring dreams of man. October 24, 1955. (Photo by United Nations).