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.

The United Nations (UN) is an association of independent countries that have agreed to work together to prevent and end wars. The UN also attempts to improve social conditions by promoting international cooperation, economic development, public health, environmental conservation, and human rights.

Despite the vast amount of literature concerned with Churchill, relatively little has concentrated upon the nonmilitary aspects of his policy during World War II. In particular, Churchill's views on the League and his role in the formation of a new world organization, have not received the
attention they deserve. To rectify this omission in some small way will be the overall purpose of this essay.