In its session of 6 November 1919 the ICRC appointed a new member, Mr. Jacques Cheneviere. On 6 November 1969, fifty years later day for day, the International Committee payed tribute to this man who for so many years devoted himself to the Red Cross ideal. Mr. Marcel A. Naville, President, said in a meed of praise:

Exactly fifty years ago today, on 6 November 1919, our colleague, friend and doyen, Jacques Cheneviere, was elected to membership of the ICRC, after having worked for it since 1914. Fate has managed things well, since 6 November is the very day on which we hold our plenary session.