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Address given by Jean Monnet (Luxembourg, inaugural session of the High Authority, 10 August 1952)

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On 10 August 1952, Jean Monnet inaugurates the first session of the ECSC High Authority, which he chairs, with an address in which he emphasises how important it is for the work of the Members of the High Authority to be seen to be independent of national influence.

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Source: Plan Schuman: première séance de la Haute Autorité / Jean Monnet.- Luxembourg: CLT [Prod.], 10.08.1952. CLT-UFA, Luxembourg. - SON (00:15:29, Montage, Son original).
CLT-UFA, 45, Boulevard Pierre Frieden, L-1543 Luxembourg.

Photo: Haute Autorité de la CECA. Bruxelles: Photothèque Parlement européen. Noir et blanc.

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