4 avr. 1949 - NATO Info

Description:

North American Treaty Organization.
To counter the military power of Soviet Union.
One of the 3 initiators, Britain and US.
First peacetime alliance joined and was regarded as political agreement.
Did the minimum for respect.
1969 Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau pulled half of forces in Europe.
Many leftist intellectuals and peace activists called for complete withdrawal.
Contribution was more political that military.
NATO is a major contributor to international peace and security.
Cornerstone of Canadian security and defence policy .