United Nations
Brings the crisis before the United Nations after the Israeli invasion of Sinai.
Role range: 1956-1956 – 1953-1960
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Henry Cabot Lodge Jr. Biography and Timeline
Follow Henry Cabot Lodge Jr. through 16 dated historical records for United States of America.
Henry Cabot Lodge Jr., historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1956
United States Seeks Halt to Sinai Fighting
The American delegation brought proposed Security Council action to stop hostilities following Israel's attack on Egypt and the escalation of the crisis.
Role range: 1956-1957
American Draft Demands Israeli Withdrawal
United States representatives sought Security Council approval of demands for an end to attacks and the withdrawal of Israeli troops from Egyptian territory.
Role range: 1956-1957
Western Vetoes Frustrate American Ceasefire Initiative
Proposals seeking immediate cessation of fighting failed in the Security Council because Britain and France used their veto powers.
Role range: 1956-1957
United States Seeks UN Response to Threat
Henry Cabot Lodge Jr brought American objections to the United Nations as the ultimatum threatened to widen the war.
Role range: 1956-1957
American Delegation Proposes Immediate Cessation of Hostilities
The United States urged international action to stop Israel's attack and avert further fighting involving Britain and France.
Role range: 1956-1957
Resolution 119 Invokes Uniting for Peace
Security Council Resolution 119 requested an emergency special session of the General Assembly under the Uniting for Peace procedure.
Role range: 1956-1957
United States Supports Procedural Emergency Session
The United States supported the Council's decision to convene an emergency Assembly session after ceasefire demands were blocked.
Role range: 1956-1957
Council Considers Ceasefire Despite Allied Vetoes
Henry Cabot Lodge Jr supported action to halt the conflict while British and French vetoes obstructed immediate substantive Security Council decisions.
Role range: 1956-1957
American Delegation Balances Two UN Disputes
Henry Cabot Lodge Jr faced simultaneous demands for United Nations action concerning intervention in Egypt and Soviet pressure on Hungary.
Role range: 1956-1957
Emergency Assembly Hears American Ceasefire Case
Henry Cabot Lodge Jr argued for collective United Nations action rather than acceptance of the Anglo French military intervention.
Role range: 1956-1957
Emergency Assembly Considers Ceasefire Appeal
Henry Cabot Lodge Jr supported urgent General Assembly consideration after the Security Council proved unable to act.
Role range: 1956-1957
Ceasefire
Supports General Assembly action calling for a ceasefire and withdrawal from Egypt.
Role range: 1956-1956 – 1953-1960
United States Supports Assembly Withdrawal Demand
American representatives supported the emergency session's call to stop fighting and remove forces from territory occupied during the crisis.
Role range: 1956-1957
Council Debate Addresses Soviet Action in Hungary
American diplomats challenged Soviet military intervention in Hungary while the United Nations was also handling the unfolding Suez emergency.
Role range: 1956-1957
America Supports Hungary Emergency Session
Henry Cabot Lodge Jr supported the international move to refer Soviet intervention in Hungary to the General Assembly.
Role range: 1956-1957
Records, sources and methodology
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