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The United Nations was officially established in 1945 following the end of World War II, when international leaders proposed creating a new global organization to maintain peace and avoid the abuses of war.
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The U.N. Charter was determined by leaders at the United Nations Conference on International Organization (UNCIO) in San Francisco on April 25, 1945.
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The organization currently has 193 members.
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On January 1, 1942, representatives of 26 nations at war with the Axis powers met in Washington to sign the Declaration of the United Nations endorsing the Atlantic Charter , pledging to use their full resources against the Axis and agreeing not to make a separate peace.
Milestones: 1937–1945 - Office of the Historian
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The U.N. was officially established in 1945 following the horrific events of World War II, when international leaders proposed creating a new global organization to maintain peace and avoid the abuses of war.
United Nations - HISTORY
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The United Nations (UN) is an intergovernmental organization whose stated purposes are to maintain international peace and security, develop friendly relations among nations, achieve international cooperation, and be a centre for harmonizing the actions of nations. It is the world's largest and most familiar international organization. The UN is headquartered on international territory in New York City, and has other main offices in Geneva, Nairobi, Vienna, and The Hague (home to the International Court of Justice).
United Nations - Wikipedia
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The United Nations (UN) was established on October 24, 1945 and is the second multipurpose international organization established in the 20th century. It is headquartered in New York City and has regional offices in Geneva, Vienna, and Nairobi. The UN aims to maintain human rights, economic development, international relations, equality, trust, and territory.
United Nations | Definition, History, Founders, Flag, & Facts
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The first official use of the term "United Nations" was on 1–2 January 1942 when 26 Governments signed the Declaration. One major change from the Atlantic Charter was the addition…
History of the United Nations - Wikipedia
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