Heidi J. Tworek is Lecturer in the Department of History and Assistant Director of Undergraduate Studies at Harvard University, United States of America.

From World Health to World Heritage: 70 Years of the United Nations

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The history of the United Nations tells us more than just how the Organization emerged. It shows the dynamics of the Organization and its ability to adapt swiftly to changing circumstances. It is a story of cooperation across traditional enmities, which often played out behind the scenes and through little-known individuals.