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apr 4, 1949 - Formation of NATO

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Established a collective security system where an attack on one member is considered an attack on all. This transatlantic alliance, primarily aimed at deterring Soviet expansion after World War II, provided a framework for political and military cooperation among Western nations.

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apr 4, 1949
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~ 77 years ago