Conception
What US President developed the term "United Nations"?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Where did 50 representatives first meet in 1945 to create the guidelines of the United Nations?
San Francisco, United States
How many UN member states are there?
193
What are the five permanent members of the Security Council?
China, France, Russian Federation, United Kingdom, United States
Why was the United Nations created?
To sustain international peace and cooperation.
What essential document did they create during the San Francisco Conference?
UN Charter
What is the first step in becoming a UN member state?
Submitting an application stating their compliance with the UN Charter.
Where are the four major offices of the United Nations?
New York City, Geneva, Vienna, and Nairobi
When was the term "United Nations" first used?
January 1, 1942
When was the UN Charter officially adopted?
June 25, 1945
How many members of the Security Council must approve of a member state's admission?
9 (including all permanent members)
What are the two observer members of the UN?
Palestine and Vatican City
Why was the "Declaration by United Nations" written?
To signify cooperation against the Axis powers.
What were the four main goals of the UN Charter?
1. Prevent war; 2. Establish fundamental human rights; 3. Enforce international law; 4. Improve living standards
How many members of the General Assembly must approve of a member state's admission?
What does the UN flag look like?
Blue background, with a map of the world centered around the North Pole, surrounded by two olive branches.