United Nations Origins
The Big Four—US, UK, Soviet Union, and China—came together in late 1941 to discuss cooperation during World War II, despite tensions over China's inclusion. On January 1, 1942, they signed the Declaration by United Nations, a term suggested by Churchill, which would later symbolize the alliance against the Axis powers. This phrase, originating from a poem, became a rallying cry during the war, although it now often causes confusion with the later-established organization.In this clip
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