40e anniversary of the United Nations, 1985

The name "United Nations", coined by United States President Franklin D. Roosevelt, was first used in the "Declaration by United Nations" of 1 January 1942, during the Second World War, when representatives of 26 nations pledged their Governments to continue fighting together against the Axis Powers. For so much more:

http://www.un.org

First Day Covers (FDC)

Design & editor: S.A. Campo-Rodan N.V.

Note: Blanco or airmail envelopes are not shown here but do exist.