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Trygve Lie was the UN's Secretary-General during which Cold War event?

  • Berlin Air-Lift

  • Cuban Missile Crisis

  • Korean War

  • Vietnam War

Answer

Trygve Lie served as the UN's Secretary-General during the Korean War, a pivotal Cold War conflict that erupted in 1950 when North Korea invaded South Korea. The war escalated into a global confrontation between the United States and its allies, backed by the UN, against North Korea and its primary supporter, China. The Korean War remains unresolved, with a fragile armistice in place since 1953.
The Diplomatic Journey of Trygve Lie: Unraveling the UN Secretary-General's Legacy

The Diplomatic Journey of Trygve Lie: Unraveling the UN Secretary-General's Legacy

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