founding of the united nations
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Web resources
Founding of the United Nations 1945 | United Nations
Includes primary video footage. Explores the creation of the United Nations after World War II, highlighting its role in promoting peace and preventing future global conflicts—a key backdrop to the Cold War era and the diplomatic efforts of countries like Canada and the U.S
History of the United Nations | United Nations
Contains primary images and documents. Outlines the founding and evolution of the United Nations after World War II, emphasizing its mission to maintain peace and security—a critical context for understanding Cold War diplomacy and Canada’s role in international cooperation.
Includes primary video footage. Explores the creation of the United Nations after World War II, highlighting its role in promoting peace and preventing future global conflicts—a key backdrop to the Cold War era and the diplomatic efforts of countries like Canada and the U.S
History of the United Nations | United Nations
Contains primary images and documents. Outlines the founding and evolution of the United Nations after World War II, emphasizing its mission to maintain peace and security—a critical context for understanding Cold War diplomacy and Canada’s role in international cooperation.
Print resources
The United Nations by Sean Connolly [Call# 341.23 CON]
Describes the history of the United Nations, its peacekeeping missions, and views of those who support or criticize the UN.
The History and Structure of the United Nations: Development and Function [Call # 341.23 DOC]
Learn about the United Nations' history and structure.
Describes the history of the United Nations, its peacekeeping missions, and views of those who support or criticize the UN.
The History and Structure of the United Nations: Development and Function [Call # 341.23 DOC]
Learn about the United Nations' history and structure.
Database resources
"Victoria Times Daily, July 14, 1945 (Page 14 of 16)" [ProQuest Database]
Primary Source Document. Contains the official text of the Charter of the United Nations as well as a picture of the charter.
Primary Source Document. Contains the official text of the Charter of the United Nations as well as a picture of the charter.
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