[United States Statutes at Large, Volume 122, 110th Congress, 2nd Session] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov] PROCLAMATION 8310--OCT. 23, 2008 Proclamation 8310 of October 23, 2008 United Nations Day, 2008 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation On October 24, 1945, in the wake of the devastation left by World War II, the United Nations was formally established. Today, we recognize the many contributions of the United Nations and renew our commitment to its founding principles.