Celebrate United Nations Day

On October 24, 1945, the United Nations was formed to promote peace and international security, further economic and social development and protect fundamental human dignity. Established by Presidential Proclamation, United Nations Day recognizes the establishment of this important organization and underscores a worldwide dedication to identify common problems, set international standards, and take action.

Celebrate United Nations Day in your school with The Parliament of Man by Paul Kennedy. Recently published in paperback, this is the perfect book to help your students understand the work and goals of the United Nations.

Model UN clubs and classes preparing for conferences may also be interested in the following Random House titles:

A Continent for the Taking by Howard French
The End of the American Era by Charles Kupchan
In Spite of the Gods by Edward Luce
Ethical Realism by Anatol Lieven and John Hulsman

Click here for the history of United Nations Day from the United Nations Association