We share clear stories about events from the past, in simple English. This episode looks at Uganda joining the United Nations. On October 25, 1962, Uganda became a member state…
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Welcome to Slow English FM’s Today in History. We share clear stories about events from the past, in simple English. This episode looks at Uganda joining the United Nations.
EmmaOn October 25, 1962, Uganda became a member state of the United Nations. The United Nations General Assembly admitted Uganda through resolution 1758. The date and resolution mark Uganda’s entry as a member of the organization.
That is the story of Uganda’s admission to the United Nations on October 25, 1962. Thanks for listening to Slow English FM.
Vocabulary in this episode
- member state
On October 25, 1962, Uganda became a member state of the United Nations.
A member state is a country that belongs to an international organization.
- General Assembly
The United Nations General Assembly admitted Uganda through resolution 1758.
The General Assembly is the main meeting of representatives from United Nations member countries.
- admitted
The United Nations General Assembly admitted Uganda through resolution 1758.
Here, “admitted” means officially accepted Uganda as a member.
- resolution
The United Nations General Assembly admitted Uganda through resolution 1758.
A resolution is an official decision made by an organization.
- resolution
The date and resolution mark Uganda’s entry as a member of the organization.
Here, “resolution” means the official decision that recorded Uganda’s membership.
- entry
The date and resolution mark Uganda’s entry as a member of the organization.
“Entry” means Uganda’s joining the organization.
- admission
That is the story of Uganda’s admission to the United Nations on October 25, 1962.
Here, “admission” means Uganda being officially accepted as a member.