Section 2
Underground constructions may be undertaken by the City of New York, or the State of New York, or any of their agencies or subdivisions, within the headquarters district only after consultation with the Secretary-General, and under conditions which shall not disturb the carrying out of the functions of the United Nations.
33. United Nations Flag
[On October 20 the Assembly unanimously adopted as the United Nations flag the official United Nations emblem in white centered on a light blue background.]
The General Assembly,
Recognizes that it is desirable to adopt a distinctive flag of the United Nations and to authorize its use and, therefore,
Resolves that the nag of the United Nations shall be the official emblem, adopted by the General Assembly, under the terms of its resolution 92 (I) of 7 December 1946, centered on a light blue ground;
Directs the Secretary-General to draw up regulations concerning the dimensions and proportions of the flag;
Authorizes the Secretary-General to adopt a flag code, having in mind the desirability of a regulated use of the flag and the protection of its dignity.
34. United Nations Day
[This resolution, which was adopted unanimously on October 31, declares that October 24, the anniversary of the coming into force of the Charter, is officially to be called United Nations Day and invites Members to cooperate in securing its observance.]
The General Assembly,
Declares that 24 October, the anniversary of the coming into force of the Charter of the United Nations, shall henceforth be officially called "United Nations Day" and shall be devoted to making known to the peoples of the world the aims and achievements of the United Nations and to gaining their support for the work of the United Nations;
Invites Member Governments to co-operate with the United Nations in securing observance of this anniversary.
