United Nations Conference (1945) - Transcript Review

Vocabulary flashcards based on the lecture notes about the 1945 San Francisco Conference and the creation of the United Nations.

San Francisco Conference (1945)

A gathering of delegates representing 46 (later 50) nations, beginning April 25, 1945, to design machinery for lasting peace and draft the United Nations Charter.

Franklin Roosevelt

The U.S. President who was instrumental in consolidating the United Nations as a fighting team and working towards future peace, but passed away before the Charter was completed.

President Truman

Franklin Roosevelt's successor who officially opened the United Nations conference from Washington via radio.

United Nations Charter

The fundamental document drafted at the San Francisco Conference, serving as a constitution that combines high ideals with practical measures for international cooperation and peace.

General Assembly

A principal organ of the United Nations where each member nation holds one vote, responsible for discussing matters within the Charter's scope and making recommendations.

Security Council

The enforcement arm of the United Nations, comprising five permanent members and six non-permanent members elected for two-year terms, tasked with maintaining international peace and security.

International Court of Justice

A permanent judicial body of the United Nations responsible for deciding legal aspects of international disputes.

Economic and Social Council

An organ of the United Nations composed of 18 members elected by the General Assembly, working to promote higher living standards and affiliating with specialized agencies like the Food and Agriculture Organization.

Trusteeship Council

An organ that is part of the General Assembly, tasked with the advancement of territories held in trust, with membership equally divided between nations administering trust territories and those that do not.

Secretariat

The administrative body of the United Nations, responsible for carrying out the organization's administrative work.

Dumbarton Oaks

A location where initial proposals for the United Nations' structure were formulated, which later served as a basis for discussion and amendment at the San Francisco Conference.

"We the people of the United Nations"

The opening declaration of the United Nations Charter, expressing the unified purpose to protect future generations from the devastation of war.

Member Nation Pledges

Commitments made by member nations at San Francisco, including promoting a higher standard of living, stimulating cultural exchange, practicing tolerance, and living together in peace as good neighbors.