    [United States Statutes at Large, Volume 124, 111th Congress, 2nd Session]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

    PROCLAMATION 8589--OCT. 22, 2010

    Proclamation 8589 of October 22, 2010
    United Nations Day, 2010
    By the President of the United States of America
    A Proclamation

    Sixty-five years ago, 51 nations came together in the aftermath of one
    of history's most devastating wars to rededicate themselves to peace,
    justice, and progress. The founders of the United Nations vowed to work
    together to ensure that the horrors seen in World War II would never be
    repeated. On United Nations Day, we join our friends around the world in
    reflecting on our shared interests and renewing our commitment to
    international law, common security, accountability, and prosperity for
    all peoples.

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    The United Nations has made great advances since it first developed out
    of ruin and genocide, and, today, this partnership includes 192 member
    states. Throughout its journey to live up to its founding values, it has
    remained an indispensable vehicle for coordinated action to tackle
    global problems. In a time when we face challenges such as nuclear
    proliferation, climate change, transnational terrorism, food security
    risks, and pandemic disease, we must work as one to build the kind of
    world we want to see in the 21st century.
    This vital international body provides a forum and framework for leaders
    to come together to advance our shared ideals. Through its broad range
    of peace operations, it helps limit and resolve conflicts that could
    otherwise threaten the security of individuals and the stability of
    nations. The United Nations' humanitarian assistance lifts up countless
    lives, supporting nations in meeting the most immediate human needs and
    in building their own capabilities. Its history of rushing assistance to
    disaster victims was reflected this year in its response to the
    devastating earthquake in Haiti, which also claimed the lives of many
    United Nations officers. And, through its health, education, and
    development programs, the United Nations is helping empower the next
    generation of world leaders. Although difficulties remain, the dialogue
    fostered and actions taken by the United Nations will continue to
    strengthen the foundations of freedom across the globe.
    Though the future we envision for all the world's children may not come
    easily, the founding of the United Nations itself is a testament to
    human progress. Let us continue to be guided by its founders' soaring
    example, and move through the conflicts and divisions of our time to a
    day when people from every part of this world can live together in
    peace.
    NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of
    America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
    the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim October 24, 2010, as
    United Nations Day. I urge the Governors of the 50 States, and the
    officials of all other areas under the flag of the United States, to
    observe United Nations Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
    IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-second day
    of October, in the year of our Lord two thousand ten, and of the
    Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
    fifth.
    BARACK OBAMA