The United States officially ended its policy of isolationism and signaled its emergence as a global leader by joining which organization in 1945?
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Correct answer: The United Nations
Unlike its refusal to join the League of Nations after WWI, the U.S. Senate overwhelmingly ratified the UN Charter. This demonstrated a commitment to international cooperation and a leading role in global security.
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