# UNV474a - 2010 United Nations 65 Anniversary s/s of 2
The United Nations was founded by 50 member nations, with a 51st, Poland, signing the charter later in the year. Over the next 65 years, the organization has grown rapidly to include 192 fully recognized sovereign nations (as of 2010). Vatican City is recognized as a “permanent observer.” Other groups and political entities also have observer status, such as the Palestine Liberation Organization, the Red Cross, and the International Olympic Committee. The emblem on the Vienna stamp is shown against a green background.
The United Nations was founded by 50 member nations, with a 51st, Poland, signing the charter later in the year. Over the next 65 years, the organization has grown rapidly to include 192 fully recognized sovereign nations (as of 2010). Vatican City is recognized as a “permanent observer.” Other groups and political entities also have observer status, such as the Palestine Liberation Organization, the Red Cross, and the International Olympic Committee. The emblem on the Vienna stamp is shown against a green background.