March 19, 1948: United States representative to the United Nations Warren Austin announces to the United Nations Security Council that the United States position is that the partition of Palestine is no longer a viable option.

U.S. Administration on the Partition of Palestine: New York Times coverage in 1948

The following three stories report on the announcement on:

March 19, 1948: United States representative to the United Nations Warren Austin announces to the United Nations Security Council that the United States position is that the partition of Palestine is no longer a viable option.

“Partition Out, U.S. Switches Stand”

“Zionists Here Pledge Fight; Arabs Hold Partition Dead”

“U.S. Palestine Aim Held Economic Tie”

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