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posted ago by NewAllOverAgain ago by NewAllOverAgain +82 / -0

This is the extent of the standard explanation for U.N. "presence" here. No discussion of projects.

"The U.N. building is located in the USA, specifically in New York City, because the United States offered to host the organization's headquarters when it was established, and the General Assembly decided to accept this offer, choosing the location due to its central position geographically and accessibility for international travel; the land where the building sits is considered international territory with special legal status under a treaty with the US government."