A. Celebrate United Nations Day | Periscope

On October 24, 1945, 51 countries came together to create the United Nations, or the U.N.. Its purpose was to promote peace and cooperation around the world. Today the United Nations is an organization made up of 193 countries, almost every nation in the world!
 
The United Nations declared October 24 as United Nations Day in 1947. The event was to be observed by all member countries. United Nations Day continues to be celebrated globally, as part of United Nations Week.
 
If you would like to read the Preamble to the Charter of the United Nations, click here! 
 
Photo: Young men and women in Cameroon read the preamble to the U.N. Charter on United Nations Day. Courtesy of the United Nations Information Centres (UNIC) Yaounde
Aerial View of United Nations | Periscope
Aerial View of United Nations | Periscope
Episode 1

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The U.N. is an organization that relies on the input of all member countries. The countries in the United Nations are very different, but they must work together to solve problems such as peace and...
United Nations: General Assembly | Periscope
United Nations: General Assembly | Periscope
Episode 2

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Knowing a different language at the United Nations can be a big help. At a U.N. meeting, you will hear many languages spoken and see many different kinds of dress and customs. Helping people from...
How Can We Celebrate U.N. Day? | Periscope
How Can We Celebrate U.N. Day? | Periscope
Episode 3

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To celebrate United Nations Day, many people experience different cultures by trying a foreign food or learning the language and customs of other countries. Official buildings may fly the U.N. flag to...
Look for School & Community Events | Periscope
Look for School & Community Events | Periscope
Episode 4

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On October 24, be sure to look for school and community events that celebrate the importance of the United Nations to our country and the rest of the world. And, of course, check out the rest of this...