Warfare Creating the United Nations
Dec 27, 2021
Ian Johnson, a historian of war, technology, and diplomacy at the University of Notre Dame, explores the creation and challenges of the United Nations. He discusses how the UN was born from the lessons of the League of Nations after World War II. Johnson highlights the pivotal role of leaders like Franklin Roosevelt and the complex negotiations that ensued. He also examines the significance of universal military service and the selection of New York as the UN headquarters while reflecting on the organization’s impact on global peacekeeping in a dynamic geopolitical landscape.
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Intro
00:00 • 4min
Foundations of the United Nations
03:34 • 18min
Reflections on Universal Military Service and Historical Storytelling
21:48 • 2min
Choosing New York: The United Nations Headquarters Decision
24:11 • 3min
The Founding and Challenges of the United Nations
27:36 • 14min
The Role of the UN and Future Historical Insights
41:57 • 3min