In which city was the United Nations Charter signed on June 26, 1945, by delegates from 50 nations?
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Correct answer: San Francisco
The United Nations Conference on International Organization was held in San Francisco, where the Charter was drafted and signed. This foundational document established the purposes and structure of the organization before its headquarters moved to New York.
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