The+United+Nations

The United Nations was established on 24 October, 1945. Representatives of many countries met in San Francisco to write the United Nations Charter. The United Nations was made to promote international peace.
 * History**


 * Member States**

Most Powerful: United States, United Kingdom


 * Goals**
 * Promote international peace
 * Prevent war


 * Organization of United Nations**


 * Advantages of Membership**
 * States will receive financial and military aid from other member states.


 * Disadvantages of Membership**


 * A problem in one state becomes a problem for the rest of states as they are united.

The United Nations also preserves local diversity. A part of the UN is the United Nations Education Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). This organization's primary purpose is to preserve culture. media type="custom" key="12868986" width="395" height="395" align="center"

Information received from: http://www.mesacc.edu/~bricl07041/un/hs/culture.pdf http://www.un.org/en/aboutun/history/index.shtml