United Nations
First Avenue between East
42nd and 48th Streets
Manhattan
(212) 963-1234 or (212) 963-7713
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Headquarters of the
international organization developed to
promote global peace, security and
economic development. Be sure to take one
of the informative 45-minute tours led by
representatives of the member countries.
Among other things, you will learn that
the land was contributed by John D.
Rockefeller, Jr. and that since it is
considered international territory, the
U.N. has its own police force, fire
department and postal service.
