On April 4, 1949, nations in Europe and North America formed the North Atlantic Treaty Organization to build a peaceful future after the destruction caused by World War II.
U.S. President Harry Truman called the alliance “a shield against aggression” that “will permit us to get on with the real business of government and society, the business of achieving a fuller and happier life for all our citizens.”
As NATO celebrates its 75-year anniversary, learn how the alliance’s security has enabled nations to grow and prosper, and advance technologies that enrich our world.
