Other dignitaries present at the celebrations include Governor William F. Weld who will present the UN Day State Proclamation and the keynote speaker, Hon. Elliot L. Richardson, former Secretary of Defense, Commerce & HEW, who was also the former Attorney General. Governor William F. Weld will also make an appearance to present the UN Day State Proclamation.
The Sokka Gakkai Boston Renaissance Chorus, a musical group from the Berklee College of Music will also give a live performance in honor of this auspicious day.
The State House celebrations are free and open to all members of the public. For more information about the event and the reception to be held immediately after contact the United Nations Association of Greater Boston at 22 Batterymarch St., Boston, Telephone : 617-482-4587.