Correct option is C
The term "United Nations" was coined by Franklin D. Roosevelt, the President of the United States, during a speech delivered on 1 January 1942. This was in the context of the Allied nations during World War II, who pledged their commitment to the principles of the Atlantic Charter. The name was officially used for the first time when 26 nations signed the Declaration by United Nations, committing themselves to the fight against the Axis powers. This declaration was a precursor to the establishment of the formal international organization, which was founded later in 1945 after the end of the war.
- The United Nations, as an organization, was officially established on 24 October 1945, after the signing of the UN Charter.
- The term "United Nations" was initially used to describe the Allied nations in WWII, referring to their collective effort to defeat the Axis powers.
- The Atlantic Charter, agreed upon in 1941 between Roosevelt and Winston Churchill, was a key document that laid the foundation for the formation of the United Nations
- The name "United Nations" symbolized the unity of countries against aggression and conflict, and it became the official name of the international organization established in 1945.
Additional Information:
- 1 January 1943 : This date marks the Tehran Conference, where discussions about the post-war world order took place.
- 1 January 1945: The formation of the United Nations occurred after this date, in October 1945.
- 1 January 1947 : This date is after the founding of the United Nations.