The U.N. acts as the world’s conscience, and over eighty-five percent of the work that is done by the United Nations is in the social, economic, educational and cultural fields.
Meaning of the quote
The United Nations (UN) is like the world's moral guide, and it spends most of its time working on social, economic, educational, and cultural issues around the world. This means the UN focuses on helping people and improving their lives, rather than just dealing with political or military matters.
About Shirley Temple
Shirley Temple was a beloved American actress, singer, dancer, and diplomat. She was a box-office sensation as a child star in the 1930s and later went on to have a successful diplomatic career, serving as U.S. Ambassador to Ghana and Czechoslovakia, as well as the first female U.S. Chief of Protocol.
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