Since 1954, the United Nations has been appointing carefully chosen celebrities to highlight different issues that the U.N. considers important. These U.N. Goodwill Ambassadors volunteer to visit far-flung areas of the globe, emphasizing the mission of the United Nations. Today, there are over 200 U.N. Goodwill Ambassadors. How It Began In 1954, well-loved actor, comedian and singer, Danny Kaye, was ...