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The Charter of the United Nations expresses the noblest aspirations of man: abjuration of force in the settlement of disputes between states the assurance of human rights and fundamental freedoms for all without distinction as to race, sex, language or religion the safeguarding of international peace and security.

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Haile Selassie
Age: 83 †
Born: 1892
Born: July 23
Died: 1975
Died: August 26
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