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ユネスコ創立20周年 << 1966年(昭和41年) 7月2日 >> 2-4-195

20th Anniv. of the Founding of UNESCO
Issued on July 2, 1966 (Showa 41)

20th Anniv. of the Founding of UNESCO
Issued on July 2, 1966 (Showa 41)
UNESCO is the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization. It was founded in November 1946. The preamble to the Charter of the United Nations states that "war is born in the heart of man, so we must build a fortress of peace in the heart of man." Currently, 193 countries are members, aiming at cooperation and exchange of education, science and culture around the world and promotion of international peace and welfare. As an example, they are working on the selection and protection activities of world cultural heritage. Japan joined in 1951. Stamp is issued to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the founding of UNESCO and are designed with the UN mark and the UNESCO mark.