China celebrates united nations day.

China celebrates united nations day. This is the start of a mile-long Parade of Flags of the United Nations, part of the celebration of United Nations Day in Chungking, China's wartime capital. After passing the reviewing stand, where Generalissime Chiang Kai-shek and leaders of his government stood at attention, the parade marched before 100,00 persons lining Chungking streets. The Chinese celebration was one of many held in various parts of the world in accordance with a suggestion of President Franklin D. Roosevelt of the U.S. that American's annual Flag Day be observed this year as United Nations Day. NI 9261