4 avr. 1949 - Creation of NATO
Description:
Description: Representatives from 12 countries from North America and Western Europe gathered in Washington, D.C., to sign the North Atlantic Treaty, a military alliance. NATOs creation was primarily in order to provide security among nations against the Soviet Union.Significance: Throughout the Cold War, NATO served as an alliance or collective defense that protected its nations and helped in the collapse of the Soviet Union.
Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
4 avr. 1949
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 76 ans