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United Nations Day is October 24

Date posted: October 24, 2009
Category: Holidays


The anniversary of the entry into force of the United Nations Charter on 24 October 1945 has been celebrated as United Nations Day since 1948. In 1971, the General Assembly recommended that Member States observe it as a public holiday. In the United States the day is traditionally marked by presidential proclamation.

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Check out one of the many books that the library collects about the United Nations. Titles address various themes including UN history, UN role in world politics, the debate on UN relevance, UN accomplishments, influential persons associated with the UN, etc.

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Related Link: United Nations Day - From the UN Website

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