In the early twentieth century, people suffered through many wars. When World War Ⅱ was over, an organization called the United Nations (the UN) was formed to help countries talk about their problems instead of fighting. That was in 1945.
Today there are 193 member states in the UN. The headquarters of the UN is in New York City. The head of the UN, chosen by all the member states, is called the Secretary-General. The UN Security Council has fifteen members, five of which are permanent members—China, France, Russia, the U.K. and the U.S.
Many times since 1945, the UN has sent armies to keep peace between two fighting countries. It helps the situation, but sometimes it is not successful.
It is not always easy for the members to reach an agreement. Just imagine how difficult it is to satisfy all 193 members! However, the UN is still the best way for the world to solve its problems. Let's hope that the great idea they had in 1945 to prevent war will last forever.
Words—even angry words—are always better than war!