1956
1 January 1956
Entry into force of Agreement on War Cripples
16 April 1956
Accession of Austria to the Council of Europe
AS/CP(7)2 - Standing Committee - Report of the procedure followed in connection with the accession of Austria to the Council of Europe (16 March 1956)
16 April 1956
The Council of Europe establishes a Resettlement Fund for national refugees and over-population
More information about the Resettlement Fund for Refugees ...
14 October 1956
The Security Council adopts a Resolution on the Suez question
21 October 1956
Inauguration of the European Stained Glass Window, the "Strasbourg Madonna" in Strasbourg, France
Ceremony in Strasbourg Cathedral (France), 21 October 1956 - Inauguration of the European stained glass window produced by Max Ingrand and given to the Town of Strasbourg by the Council of Europe (in French)
'The window of the Virgin
The central bay of the apse features a magnificent stained glass window of the Virgin Mary with outstretched arms and the infant Jesus sitting on her lap, holding a lily in one of his hands. The image was directly inspired by the banner of the city of Strasbourg. Symbolising peace and reconciliation, it was made by master glass-worker Max Ingrand and was offered to the Cathedral by the Council of Europe in 1956. '
Citation: 'Laissez-vous conter la cathédrale de Strasbourg', mission Patrimoine, Direction de la Culture, Ville et Communauté urbaine de Strasbourg.