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The North Atlantic Treaty
The North Atlantic alliance created a military and political complement to the Marshall Plan for European economic recovery by establishing a mutual defense pact against possible aggression from the Soviet Union. In his brief remarks at the signing ceremony, President Harry S. Truman said the treaty "would create a shield against aggression and fear of aggression—a bulwark which will permit us to get on with the real business of . . . achieving a fuller and happier life for all of our citizens." Article 14 of the treaty specifies that it be "deposited in the archives of the Government of the United States of America." For multilateral treaties, it is customary for one country to be designated as the depository for the original treaty and subsequent ratifications. Shown here are the English and French versions of the Preamble and the signature pages. The North Atlantic Treaty
Washington (North Atlantic) Treaty, signed at Washington, April 4, 1949 National Archives, General Records of the U.S. Government Related Links The North Atlantic Treaty: Full Text (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) NATO at 50 (The Truman Presidential Museum & Library) Fact Sheet: The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (The Department of State) Image Top Left:
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