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{{Short description|Commemorative day on 24 October}} |
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|official_name = United Nations Day |
|official_name = United Nations Day |
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|nickname = U.N. Day |
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|observedby = [[List of minor secular observances#international| |
|observedby = [[List of minor secular observances#international|United Nations]] |
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|duration = 1 day |
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'''United Nations Day''' is an annual commemorative day, reflecting the official creation of the [[United Nations]] on 24 October 1945. In 1947, the [[United Nations General Assembly]] declared 24 October, the anniversary of the [[United Nations Charter|Charter of the United Nations]], |
'''United Nations Day''' is an annual commemorative day, reflecting the official creation of the [[United Nations]] on 24 October 1945. In 1947, the [[United Nations General Assembly]] declared 24 October, the anniversary of the [[United Nations Charter|Charter of the United Nations]], to "be devoted to making known to the people of the world the aims and achievements of the United Nations and to gaining their support for" its work.<ref name="UN_ARES168II">{{UN document |docid=A-RES-168(II) |type=Resolution |body=General Assembly |session=2 |resolution_number=168 |access-date=2008-10-24|date=31 October 1947|title=United Nations Day}}</ref> |
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In 1971, the [[United Nations General Assembly]] adopted a further resolution ([[United Nations General Assembly resolution|United Nations Resolution]] 2782) declaring that United Nations Day shall be an [[list of minor secular observances#October|international observance]] or international holiday and recommended that it should be observed as a public holiday by [[United Nations member states]].<ref name="UN_ARES2782XXVI">{{UN document |docid=A-RES-2782(XXVI) |type=Resolution |body=General Assembly |session=-1 |resolution_number=2782 | |
In 1971, the [[United Nations General Assembly]] adopted a further resolution ([[United Nations General Assembly resolution|United Nations Resolution]] 2782) declaring that United Nations Day shall be an [[list of minor secular observances#October|international observance]] or international holiday and recommended that it should be observed as a public holiday by [[United Nations member states]].<ref name="UN_ARES2782XXVI">{{UN document |docid=A-RES-2782(XXVI) |type=Resolution |body=General Assembly |session=-1 |resolution_number=2782 |access-date=2008-10-24|title=Proclamation of United Nations Day as an international holiday|date=6 December 1971}}</ref> |
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==World War II Allies' day== |
==World War II Allies' day== |
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The first event called "United Nations Day" was a [[Allies of World War II|World War II Allies]]' day of solidarity and [[military parade]]s launched by US President [[Franklin D. Roosevelt]] tied to [[Flag Day (United States)|US Flag Day]] on June |
The first event called "United Nations Day" was a [[Allies of World War II|World War II Allies]]' day of solidarity and [[military parade]]s launched by US President [[Franklin D. Roosevelt]] tied to [[Flag Day (United States)|US Flag Day]] on14 June 1942, six months after the [[Declaration by United Nations]]. It was observed in New York City as the "[[New York at War]]" parade, in [[London]], and by the Soviet and Chinese governments.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.historytoday.com/dan-plesch/united-nations-free-worlds-great-parade|title=The United Nations: The Free World's Great Parade|last=Plesch|first=Dan|date=June 6, 2010|work=History Today|issue=6|volume=60}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://archives.chicagotribune.com/1942/06/14/page/5/article/london-decked-with-flags-for-united-nations|title=London Decked with Flags for United Nations - Other Countries Prepare to Celebrate|date=June 14, 1942|work=Chicago Tribune|page=5}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=OHocBgAAQBAJ&pg=PA5|title=Wartime Origins and the Future United Nations|last1=Plesch|first1=Dan|last2=Weiss|first2=Thomas G.|date=2015-01-09|publisher=Routledge|isbn=9781134668731|pages=5|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=xWS1yEucBfAC&pg=PT129|title=One World, Big Screen: Hollywood, the Allies, and World War II|last=Bennett|first=M. Todd|date=2012-11-01|publisher=UNC Press Books|isbn=9780807837467|pages=113|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=udEqAAAAQBAJ&pg=PT168|title=The End of the Beginning|last=Churchill|first=Sir Winston S.|date=2013-04-01|publisher=RosettaBooks|isbn=9780795331787|pages=168|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=O_oGDAAAQBAJ&pg=PT48|title=Dilemmas of Internationalism: The American Association for the United Nations and US Foreign Policy, 1941-1948|last=Johnstone|first=Andrew|date=2016-04-22|publisher=Routledge|isbn=9781317150541|language=en}}</ref> |
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It was observed throughout World War II, during 1942–1944. Prior to the foundation of the UN itself, it was not directly connected to the current international observance. |
It was observed throughout World War II, during 1942–1944. Prior to the foundation of the UN itself, it was not directly connected to the current international observance. |
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U.N. Day has traditionally been marked throughout the world with meetings, discussions and exhibits about the achievements and goals of the organization. In 1971, the General Assembly recommended that [[United Nations member states|member states]] observe it as a [[public holiday]]. |
U.N. Day has traditionally been marked throughout the world with meetings, discussions and exhibits about the achievements and goals of the organization. In 1971, the General Assembly recommended that [[United Nations member states|member states]] observe it as a [[public holiday]]. |
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Several [[international schools]] |
Several [[international schools]] throughout the world would also celebrate the [[cultural diversity|diversity]] of their student body on United Nations Day (although the event is not necessarily celebrated on 24 October). Celebrations often include a show of cultural performances in the evening and a food fair, where food is available from all over the world. |
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On United Nations Day in 1951, the [[United Nations Postal Administration]] issued the first UN Stamps, which were issued in [[United States dollar|U.S. Dollars]] at the [[UN Headquarters|U.N. Headquarters]] in New York.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://unstamps.org/about-unpa/history/|title=History - UN Stamps|website=unstamps.org|access-date=2020-01-26}}</ref> |
On United Nations Day in 1951, the [[United Nations Postal Administration]] issued the first UN Stamps, which were issued in [[United States dollar|U.S. Dollars]] at the [[UN Headquarters|U.N. Headquarters]] in New York.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://unstamps.org/about-unpa/history/|title=History - UN Stamps|website=unstamps.org|access-date=2020-01-26}}</ref> |
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In the |
In the United States, the [[President of the United States|President]] has issued a [[List of observances in the United States by presidential proclamation|proclamation]] each year for United Nations Day since 1948.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/ws/?pid=87177|title=Harry S. Truman: Proclamation 2811—United Nations Day, 1948|website=www.presidency.ucsb.edu|access-date=2017-10-29}}</ref> |
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In [[Kosovo]], |
In [[Kosovo]], which is administered by the [[United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo|Interim Administration Mission]], United Nations Day is an official non-working day. |
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In the Philippines, local schoolchildren customarily dress in the national costumes of member states and hold a programme on U.N. Day, which is the last school day before semestral break. Individual students, classes, or grade levels are assigned a country to represent and study; students handcraft their assigned country's flag, and prepare cultural presentations and food as part of the day's educational activities. Some schools hold [[beauty pageant]]s "Mr And Ms United Nations", that focus on the culture, talent and [[Physical attractiveness|physical attributes]]. |
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== History Commemorations == |
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On United Nations Day in 1951, the [[United Nations Postal Administration]] issued the first UN Stamps, which were issued in [[United States dollar|U.S. Dollars]] at the [[UN Headquarters|U.N. Headquarters]] in New York.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://unstamps.org/about-unpa/history/|title=History - UN Stamps|website=unstamps.org|access-date=2020-01-26}}</ref> |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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{{Portal|Politics}} |
{{Portal|Politics}} |
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* [[International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers]] |
* [[International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers]] |
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==References== |
==References== |
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{{Reflist |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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*{{in lang|en}} |
*{{in lang|en}} [https://www.un.org/en/observances/un-day UN Day] |
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| United Nations Day | |
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| Official name | United Nations Day |
| Also called | U.N. Day |
| Observed by | United Nations |
| Type | United Nations organization |
| Celebrations | Meetings, discussions, exhibits, cultural performances |
| Date | 24 October |
| Next time | 24 October 2024 (2024-10-24) |
| Frequency | annual |
| Related to | World Development Information Day |
United Nations Day is an annual commemorative day, reflecting the official creation of the United Nations on 24 October 1945. In 1947, the United Nations General Assembly declared 24 October, the anniversary of the Charter of the United Nations, to "be devoted to making known to the people of the world the aims and achievements of the United Nations and to gaining their support for" its work.[1]
In 1971, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a further resolution (United Nations Resolution 2782) declaring that United Nations Day shall be an international observance or international holiday and recommended that it should be observed as a public holiday by United Nations member states.[2]
The first event called "United Nations Day" was a World War II Allies' day of solidarity and military parades launched by US President Franklin D. Roosevelt tied to US Flag Day on 14 June 1942, six months after the Declaration by United Nations. It was observed in New York City as the "New York at War" parade, in London, and by the Soviet and Chinese governments.[3][4][5][6][7][8]
It was observed throughout World War II, during 1942–1944. Prior to the foundation of the UN itself, it was not directly connected to the current international observance.
U.N. Day has traditionally been marked throughout the world with meetings, discussions and exhibits about the achievements and goals of the organization. In 1971, the General Assembly recommended that member states observe it as a public holiday.
Several international schools throughout the world would also celebrate the diversity of their student body on United Nations Day (although the event is not necessarily celebrated on 24 October). Celebrations often include a show of cultural performances in the evening and a food fair, where food is available from all over the world.
On United Nations Day in 1951, the United Nations Postal Administration issued the first UN Stamps, which were issued in U.S. Dollars at the U.N. Headquarters in New York.[9]
In the United States, the President has issued a proclamation each year for United Nations Day since 1948.[10]
InKosovo, which is administered by the Interim Administration Mission, United Nations Day is an official non-working day.
In the Philippines, local schoolchildren customarily dress in the national costumes of member states and hold a programme on U.N. Day, which is the last school day before semestral break. Individual students, classes, or grade levels are assigned a country to represent and study; students handcraft their assigned country's flag, and prepare cultural presentations and food as part of the day's educational activities. Some schools hold beauty pageants "Mr And Ms United Nations", that focus on the culture, talent and physical attributes.
