NATO (apr 4, 1949 – jan 1, 1952)
Description:
Cause:1. provide collective security against the Soviet Union
Effect:
1. first peacetime military alliance U.S. entered into outside of the Western Hemisphere
2. promoted idea of shared interests and cooperation between U.S. and Europe
Added to timeline:
Date:
apr 4, 1949
jan 1, 1952
~ 2 years and 8 months