in San Francisco City and County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Birthplace of The United Nations
War Memorial Complex
— Opera House —
Photographed By Craig Baker
1. Birthplace of The United Nations Marker
This plaque is presented to the City of San Francisco by the Department of State on behalf of the government of the United States of America to commemorate the use of the War Memorial Opera House of San Francisco for all plenary sessions of the Japanese Peace Conference. In this building on September 8, 1951 the Japanese Peace Treaty was signed by the representatives of forty nine nations.
Erected by the U.S. State Department. (Marker Number 964.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Peace. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1951.
Location. 37° 46.718′ N, 122° 25.224′ W. Marker is in San Francisco, California, in San Francisco City and County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Van Ness Avenue and Grove Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 301 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco CA 94102, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ashurbanipal Monument (approx. ¼ mile away); Pioneer Monument / California Native Americans (approx. ¼ mile away); Blackhawk Jazz Club (approx. 0.4 miles away); Wally Heider Recording - 1969-1980 (approx. 0.4 miles away); 220 Golden Gate Ave. (approx. 0.4 miles away); Midori Hotel (approx. 0.4 miles away); California Labor School
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Regarding Birthplace of The United Nations. In 1951 the Treaty of Peace with Japan re-established peaceful relations between Japan and the Allied Powers on behalf of the United Nations by ending the legal state of war and providing for redress for hostile actions up to and including World War II. It was signed by 49 nations on 8 September 1951 in San Francisco at the War Memorial Opera House.
In 1985 this site was designated California Historical Landmark No. 964, Birthplace of The United Nations, War Memorial Complex - “President Franklin D. Roosevelt designated the War Memorial Complex in San Francisco to be the place that the United Nations Conderence for Internation Organization would convene on April 25, 1945. Fifty nations participated in the drafting of the United Nations Charter which was unanimously adopted June 25 and signed by representatives of the 50 nations in the War Memorial Veterans Building on June 26. The site of the signing of the Charter is one of the most significant historical landmarks sites in the world for 20th century events.”
Photographed By Craig Baker
2. Birthplace of The United Nations
War Memorial Opera House
Credits. This page was last revised on February 26, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 13, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 65 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 13, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
