Hammarskjöld

[hah-mer-shohld, -shuhld, ham-er-, hahm-ahr-shœld]

noun

1. Dag Hjalmar 1905–61, Swedish statesman: Secretary General of the United Nations 1953–61; Nobel Peace Prize 1961.

Hammarskjöld

/ ˈhæməˌʃʊld, ˈhamarʃœld /

noun

1. Dag ( Hjalmar Agne Carl ) (dɑːɡ). 1905–61, Swedish statesman; secretary-general of the United Nations (1953–61): Nobel peace prize 1961

Example Sentences

“As we remember the heinous crimes committed by Hamas, we must continue to press for lifesaving humanitarian aid for the Palestinian people, too,” Mr. Nadler, a Democrat and the longest-serving Jewish member of the House of Representatives, said during a speech at the event at Dag Hammarskjold Plaza, near the United Nations headquarters.

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In Dag Hammarskjöld Plaza, just steps away from the United Nations headquarters, pro-Israel demonstrators on Tuesday laid out over 200 pairs of shoes — one pair for each person held hostage by Hamas.

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And a variety of dedicated groups show up in Dag Hammarskjöld Plaza throughout the year to draw attention to their causes.

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Then, he quoted Dag Hammarskjöld, former Secretary-General of the United Nations: “’For all that has been—thanks.

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As the second secretary-general of the United Nations, Dag Hammarskjöld, understood that.

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