The United Nations observes designated days, weeks, years, and decades, each with a theme, or topic. By creating special observances, the United Nations promotes international awareness and action ...

United Nations Day, on 24 October, marks the anniversary of the entry into force in 1945 of the UN Charter. With the ratification of this founding document by the majority of its signatories ...

United Nations: The United Nations, a collaborative global dream built into reality out of the ashes of World War II, marks its 80th anniversary today. There’s little to celebrate. Its clout on the ...

June 20, 2005 -- -- The U.S. mission to the United Nations was formally established on April 28, 1947. The United States has its own representative with the title of ambassador. An ambassador is a ...