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How many hours did the longest speech at the United Nations last?

4 hours and 29 minutes

Background

Fidel Castro from Cuba gave the longest speech in United Nations history in 1960. It lasted 4 hours and 29 minutes. The other representatives had to listen the entire time. He still holds the top spot in the UN record book today.

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