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60 years of NATO

Brussels, Belgium - Activities and challenges of the Treaty after six decades of life

On the next 4th of April NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) will have its 60th anniversary that will be celebrated during the summit that will be held in Strasbourg (France) and Kehl (Germany) on the 3rd and 4th of April. Just a few days ago France decided to come back into the military command after De Gaulle's withdrawal in 1966 (see AVIONEWS). NATO was founded in 1949 as a mutual defense...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1102132
Rome, Italy, 03/31/2009 16:06
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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