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Hrw: An Introduction to the Human Rights Movement

For Students 9th - 10th
This page, part of the Human Rights Web, gives a brief overview of the topic of human rights as defined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
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United Nations

United Nations: Charter of the United Nations

For Students 9th - 10th
This 1945 document details the goals and the tenants of the United Nations.
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United Nations

Charter of the United Nations: Table of Contents

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the official, complete version of the UN Charter. It includes nineteen chapters, for a total of 111 Articles, but it is not difficult to read or comprehend, written in a reasonably clear, straightforward style. You cannot,...
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American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: u.s. Position on Palestine

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Jewish Virtual Library provides the text of a statement made by Herschel V. Johnson, United States, The Deputy Representative to the United Nations, announces the United States' support of partitioning Palestine but...
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Human Rights Web: Charter of the United Nations

For Students 9th - 10th
At this website, read the complete text of the Charter of the United Nations.
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Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Atlantic Charter

For Students 9th - 10th
Features 17 detailed facts and a summary of the Atlantic Charter that was the result of the 1941 meeting between FDR and Churchill.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: The United Nations

For Students 5th - 8th
Formation and organization of the United Nations. See why the United Nations was chartered and read about its tasks.
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United Nations

United Nations Cyberschoolbus: The United Nations: An Introduction for Students

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a brief introduction to the beginnings of the United Nations, with discussion about the Charter.