Rubio opens UN General Assembly in New York with bell ceremony
On the first day of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, U.S. Secretary of State Marco rubio started the week by ringing the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange, a tradition marking the start of trading sessions. The bell, originally a Chinese gong in the 1870s before being replaced by a brass bell, signals the beginning and end of official sessions at the NYSE. Additionally, the page contains promotional content encouraging readers to subscribe to the Washington Examiner for unlimited news access, offering options to subscribe or log in, along with various styling and layout details.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio began the United Nations General Assembly, a major week in diplomacy, by ringing the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange on Monday.
The ceremony serves as a time marker, signaling the start and closing of an official session. The bells were first used at the exchange in the 1870s, using a Chinese gong before it was later replaced by a brass bell, according to the NYSE.
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