Sean Gallup/Getty Images NATO’s 12 founding members formed the transatlantic alliance in 1949. In the 70 years since, the organization has only grown, but it hasn’t always been smooth. On April 4, 1949 — almost exactly four years after Germany’s unconditional surrender ended World War II in Europe — 12 countries signed the North Atlantic […]
On its 70th anniversary, NATO is bigger than ever — here are its 29 members in action
Sean Gallup/Getty Images NATO’s 12 founding members formed the transatlantic alliance in 1949. In the 70 years since, the organization has only grown, but it hasn’t always been smooth. On April 4, 1949 — almost exactly four years after Germany’s unconditional surrender ended World War II in Europe — 12 countries signed the North Atlantic […]