Historical event

United Nations Founded

Date: October 24, 1945

The establishment of the United Nations as an international organization to promote peace, security, and cooperation among nations, replacing the League of Nations and creating the foundation of modern global governance.

Tags: united nations, UN, international organization, global governance, world peace, security council, general assembly, charter, san francisco conference, league of nations, international law, human rights, diplomacy, multilateralism, peacekeeping

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