United States and the United Nations met with minimal congressional support and died in committee. United States and the United Nations The United States of America is a charter member of the United Nations and one of five permanent members of the UN Security Council. The United States is host to the headquarters of the United Nations, which includes the usual meeting place of the General Assembly in New York City, the seat of the Security Council and several bodies of the United Nations. The United States is the largest provider of financial contributions to the United Nations, providing 22 percent of the entire UN budget
United Nations Special Service Medal involved. Examples are a "Timor Leste" clasp for service with UNOTIL in East Timor, "Afghanistan" for service with UNAMA in Afghanistan, or "UNSCOM" for service in Iraq. United Nations Special Service Medal The United Nations Special Service Medal (UNSSM) is presented to personnel with 90 days of service with a United Nations mission not covered by a specific United Nations Medal. United Nations Headquarters service is not eligible. The following is an incomplete listing of eligible missions which qualify for the Special Service Medal: The UN Special Service Medal is a circular bronze medal 35 mm in diameter. The obverse