sovereign States would be an endless, often disappointing task, that it would require perseverance and hard work on the part of all nations. 301. Yet, the founders believed in the future. They believed that by setting standards towards which all nations could aspire and work, progress towards a better world could be made. They set themselves and their nations on a course without any, certainty&f reaching the final destination, but with the determination always to move forward-to greater prosperity, to greater freedom, to greater peace. 302. That is the test by which we must judge the United Nations today. Our goal must be to continue to move forward, to work for progress despite the obstacles. In doing so, we must combine idealism about the goals we seek with realism about how best to achieve them in this imperfect world. The United Nations can be a force for peace and human betterment if we have the will and the wisdom to make it so. 303. We have seen many successes over the past 40 years. The United Nations peacekeeping and peacemaking efforts have been valuable at critical times-in Korea, in the Congo, in Cyprus and on the Golan Heights. Through its various specialized agencies, the United Nations has helped eradicate diseases like smallpox; it has provided relief to millions of refugees throughout the world; it has served mankind well in the areas of health, communica- tions and transportation. On all these issues the United Nations has remained true to the principles of the Charter, and the world is a better and safer place for it. 304. Unfortunately, the United Nations has also failed in important ways. And I do not mean that it has failed to remake the world and put an end to the evils we see all 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a speech or a statement about the role and performance of the United Nations. It discusses the organization's goals, achievements, and failures, with a focus on its impact on international relations, peace, and human betterment. While it does not specifically mention economic development, natural resources, or industry, it does touch on humanitarian aid and relief, health, and education.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, International relations