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1972 Photo Contest, News, 1st prize
Photographer

Mel Finkelstein

New York Daily News

15 November, 1971

Chiao Kuan-Hua and Huang Hua, the first People's Republic of China representatives at the United Nations, after twenty years of diplomatic struggle. Previously, China's seat was held by Taiwan ROC.

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