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The United Nations was formed in June 1945. Over the course of its 50-year existence, the United Nations has worked in a much broader range of topics than its initial purpose of stabilizing international relations in the postwar era. While peacekeeping has become its overriding concern, the United Nations is also credited with promoting democracy, development and human rights; protecting the environment, strengthening international law, providing humanitarian aid to refugees and pressing for improved health care in developing nations. hide information

The United Nations was formed in June 1945. Over the course of its 50-year existence, the United Nations has worked in a much broader range of topics than its initial purpose of stabilizing international relations in the postwar era. While peacekeeping has become its overriding concern, the United Nations is also credited with promoting democracy, development and human rights; protecting the environment, strengthening international law, providing humanitarian aid to refugees and pressing for improved health care in developing nations. This stamp was issued by the United States Postal Service on June 26, 1995 .