United States Ambassador to the United Nations Human Rights Council stationed in New York), the United States Ambassador to the World Trade Organization, and the United States Ambassador to the Conference on Disarmament. The United Nations Commission on Human Rights was formed in April 1946 on a preliminary basis and then in January 1947 on a permanent basis. Former First Lady of the United States Eleanor Roosevelt was chosen as its first chair on both occasions. She played a major role in the formation and 1948 adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. She also served as the U.S. representative to the commission. In 1951 she relinquished the chair
SS United States: Lady in Waiting the artist later released on a 55-minute-long DVD. A charity screening of the documentary was held on March 11, 2010, the money raised going to the cause of saving the endangered SS United States. "Lady in Waiting" was well received, with critic Kristiane Schmitt of Professional Mariner magazine saying "The film truly takes off when it launches into the ship's fascinating story," Booklist reviewer Candace Smith said "Fascinating for ship and history buffs and anyone who enjoys glimpsing the glamorous past." SS United States: Lady in Waiting SS United States: Lady in Waiting is a 2008 documentary film about the