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History
These photos capture key events leading up to the establishment of the OECD in 1961. This site also includes photos of the Secretaries-General who have led the OECD from its founding to the present date.
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General George Catlett MARSHALL entering Harvard University in the United States, to give his famous Marshall Plan speech, on 5 June 1947. It was after this speech that the Organisation for European Economic Cooperation (OEEC), the forerunner of the OECD, was formed. A high-resolution image is also available.
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Council members of the Organisation for European Economic Cooperation (OEEC), on 17 February 1949. The OEEC was the forerunner of the OECD.
From left to right: Max PETITPIERRE (Switzerland), Dr. Östen UNDÉN (Sweden), Joseph BECH (Luxembourg), Robert SCHUMAN (France), Paul-Henri SPAAK (Belgium), Sir Stafford CRIPPS (United Kingdom), Count SFORZA (Italy). A high-resolution image is also available.
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In 1949, the Château de la Muette became the headquarters of the OEEC, and since 1961 it has formed part of the headquarters of the OECD. Find out more about the history of the Château. A high-resolution image is also available. The headquarters are currently being renovated. View a model illustrating what the Château and surrounds will look like after completion in 2008.
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View Thorkil KRISTENSEN's CV here.
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View Emile VAN LENNEP's CV here.
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View Jean-Claude PAYE's CV here.
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View Donald J. Johnston's CV here.
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View Angel GURRÍA's CV here.
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