Setting up of the UN

• In 1941, Roosevelt and Churchill met and agreed the foundations of the UN. Decided that the League of Nations ultimately as a failure, and something more effective was needed to replace it.
• 1943: Moscow declaration by USA, USSR, China and GB recognised the need for an international body to replace the L of N.
• 50 Nations signed its charter with more in the years after war.

  Powers defeated in war did not join until later, e.g.

  • Italy (1955)
  • Japan (1956)
  • West and East Germany (1973)
• In 1945, the united nations organisation was founded in San Francisco.
• The UN's principles...

  1. Prevent war and maintain international peace and security
  2. Promote human rights
  3. Solve problems through international law and cooperation
  4. Promote better quality of life for all people.