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THE UNITED NATIONS
The United Nations [UN] was founded - established June 26, 1945 - at meeting of heads of state from fifty-one nations in San Francisco, CA.

It's main mission statement is to promote international peace and security while preserving human rights. The UN, located in New York, concerns itself with striving to resolve economic and social issues as well as humanitarian issues.

Member nations agree to refrain from using force against the independent of any state, and not intervene in domestic matters of a state. Furthermore each represented state must agree to assist the UN in its actions except for enforcement measures as dictated by resolution vote.

THE UNTIED NATIONS
Established June 26, 1945 - San Francisco, CA.
Location: United Nations Building - New York City - USA.