U Thant served as the third United Nations Secretary-General, from November 1961, when he was appointed acting Secretary-General (he was formally appointed Secretary-General in November 1962) to December 1971.
Process in 1961-1962
Nomination of candidates
- U Thant (Burma)
- Mongi Slim (Tunisia)
Recommendation of the Security Council
Official documents
Communication of recommendation to the General Assembly
Official document
Appointment by the General Assembly
Official documents
Process in 1966
Nomination of candidates
- U Thant (Burma)
Recommendation of the Security Council
Official documents
Communication of recommendation to the General Assembly
Official document
Appointment by the General Assembly
Official documents
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