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Longest speech ever held (0h 30min, jan 23, 1957 y – 8h 30min, jan 24, 1957 y)

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According to Guinness World Records, the longest statement made at the UN was given by V.K. Krishna Menon of India. His statement to the Security Council was given during three meetings on 23 and 24 January 1957. According to the times listed on the meeting records, the meetings lasted more than 8 hours.

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0h 30min, jan 23, 1957 y
8h 30min, jan 24, 1957 y
~ 32 hours