THE ROLE OF EDWARD STETTINIUS AS US SECRETARY OF STATE IN ESTABLISHIN THE UNITED NATIONS ( FEBRUARY 20, 1945 – JUNE 26, 1945)

Abstract

The research has studied a Big-time VIP that has indirectly affected modern and contemporary history, not only in America, but in the whole world. This character is "Edward Reilly Stettinius." Stettinius influenced the change in the events of history to this day through the great role he played in establishing the global organization "the United Nations" to maintain international peace and security. His skillful diplomacy was highlighted. Through it, he was able to achieve unity in the Western Hemisphere after he restored confidence in the leadership of the United States of America and repaired the low morale that prevailed in relations between the Americans by strengthening the position of Latin American countries through the use of armed force against external aggression. In addition, light was also highlighted on his role in the San Francisco Conference, which resulted in the establishment of the United Nations Organization for the Maintenance of International Peace and Security. The San Francisco Conference may be considered the pinnacle of Stettinius's diplomatic career, as he ended his diplomatic career by establishing an organization that enabled Through which it obliges all countries of the world to maintain international peace and develop friendly relations between countries on the basis of respect for the principle of equal rights and self-determination for peoples subject to the injustices of occupation, as well as their obligation to achieve international cooperation to solve international problems and to promote the principle of respect for human rights.