George was appointed the only Black member of the U.S. delegation to the 15th U.N. General Assembly.
In 1960, George was appointed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower as the only African American on the U.S. delegation to the 15th General Assembly of the United Nations. Her appointment was a significant milestone at a time of global tensions and civil rights struggles in the United States. George's presence brought attention to issues of racial equality and international diplomacy, enhancing the representation of African Americans in global discussions and underscoring the importance of diverse perspectives in international policy-making.