Lie, Trygve

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Lie, Trygve, lee,TRIHG vuh (1896-1968), a Norwegian statesman, served as the first secretary-general of the United Nations. He was elected for five years in 1946, and was continued in office for three years in 1950. He announced his resignation in 1952, and left office in April 1953. The Soviet Union opposed Lie because he supported the UN's action in South Korea. Lie resigned hoping to lessen international tensions.

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