October 30th, 1956
American Delegation Proposes Immediate Cessation of Hostilities
Washington
The United States urged international action to stop Israel's attack and avert further fighting involving Britain and France.
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Henry Cabot Lodge Jr.
United States of America
Ambassador to United Nations
17 archival records
October 30th, 1956
American Draft Demands Israeli Withdrawal
Washington
United States representatives sought Security Council approval of demands for an end to attacks and the withdrawal of Israeli troops from Egyptian territory.
October 30th, 1956
United Nations
United Nations
Brings the crisis before the United Nations after the Israeli invasion of Sinai.
October 30th, 1956
United States Seeks Halt to Sinai Fighting
Washington
The American delegation brought proposed Security Council action to stop hostilities following Israel's attack on Egypt and the escalation of the crisis.
October 30th, 1956
United States Seeks UN Response to Threat
Washington
Henry Cabot Lodge Jr brought American objections to the United Nations as the ultimatum threatened to widen the war.
October 30th, 1956
Western Vetoes Frustrate American Ceasefire Initiative
Washington
Proposals seeking immediate cessation of fighting failed in the Security Council because Britain and France used their veto powers.
October 31st, 1956
American Delegation Balances Two UN Disputes
Washington
Henry Cabot Lodge Jr faced simultaneous demands for United Nations action concerning intervention in Egypt and Soviet pressure on Hungary.
October 31st, 1956
Council Considers Ceasefire Despite Allied Vetoes
Washington
Henry Cabot Lodge Jr supported action to halt the conflict while British and French vetoes obstructed immediate substantive Security Council decisions.
October 31st, 1956
Resolution 119 Invokes Uniting for Peace
Washington
Security Council Resolution 119 requested an emergency special session of the General Assembly under the Uniting for Peace procedure.
October 31st, 1956
United States Supports Procedural Emergency Session
Washington
The United States supported the Council's decision to convene an emergency Assembly session after ceasefire demands were blocked.
November 1st, 1956
Emergency Assembly Considers Ceasefire Appeal
Washington
Henry Cabot Lodge Jr supported urgent General Assembly consideration after the Security Council proved unable to act.
November 1st, 1956
Emergency Assembly Hears American Ceasefire Case
United Nations
Henry Cabot Lodge Jr argued for collective United Nations action rather than acceptance of the Anglo French military intervention.
November 2nd, 1956
Ceasefire
United Nations
Supports General Assembly action calling for a ceasefire and withdrawal from Egypt.
November 2nd, 1956
United States Supports Assembly Withdrawal Demand
United Nations
American representatives supported the emergency session's call to stop fighting and remove forces from territory occupied during the crisis.
November 3rd, 1956
United States Reasserts Peaceful Canal Settlement Principles
United Nations
Henry Cabot Lodge Jr represented a government that invoked the six principles during the international response to the fighting in Egypt and called for a peaceful settlement.
November 4th, 1956
America Supports Hungary Emergency Session
Washington
Henry Cabot Lodge Jr supported the international move to refer Soviet intervention in Hungary to the General Assembly.
November 4th, 1956
Council Debate Addresses Soviet Action in Hungary
Washington
American diplomats challenged Soviet military intervention in Hungary while the United Nations was also handling the unfolding Suez emergency.