North Atlantic Treaty
Also known as North Atlantic Pact, Atlantic Pact (1949 April 4)
treaty that forms the legal basis of, and is implemented by, the NATO
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The North Atlantic Treaty is the foundational agreement that legally establishes NATO and guides how the alliance operates. It matters because it sets the rules for how member countries cooperate on defense and security together as a unified alliance.
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The North Atlantic Treaty, also known as the Washington Treaty, forms the legal basis of, and is implemented by, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). The treaty was signed in Washington, D.C., on 4 April 1949.
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