Celebrity Media Editor’s Note: On July 8, 2025, the U.S. Mission to the United Nations hosted a solemn commemorative event in the Visitor's Lobby of the United Nations Headquarters in New York to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the signing of the UN Charter.
The event was attended by representatives from UN Member States and senior UN officials. The atmosphere was both dignified and heartfelt, highlighting a collective tribute to the enduring spirit of the Charter. Deputy Permanent Representative of the United States to the United Nations,
Ms.Ambassador Dorothy Camille Shea delivered a keynote address, reaffirming the United States’ strong commitment to the core values enshrined in the UN Charter. Speaking to the distinguished guests,
Ambassador Dorothy Camille Shea told the distinguished guests: "If you haven’t had the chance to see it in person, the original Charter is on display at the end of the hallway—and during High-Level Week, it will be moved to the end of the General Assembly Hall, where world leaders will have the opportunity to view it themselves. Our colleagues at the National Archives have the great honor of safeguarding the UN Charter—just as they do the U.S. Declaration of Independence, our Constitution, and the Bill of Rights—what we call our own charter of freedom."
UN Charter 80th Anniversary
This commemoration was not only a reflection on history, but also a vision for the future. It serves as a powerful reminder to the international community that the UN Charter is not just the legal cornerstone of post-World War II peace, but also an essential framework for modern multilateral cooperation.
