1949 ⟶ North Atlantic Treaty Organization Founded

April 4: The Creation of NATO.
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💰 Marshall Plan Officially Begins

April 3: The Marshall Plan, an American initiative for foreign aid of $13 billion to 16 Western European countries, comes into effect.⟶
Marshall Plan Officially Begins (1948)
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🧱 Berlin Blockade Initiated by Soviet Union

June 24: Berlin Blockade begins.⟶
Berlin Blockade Initiated by Soviet Union (1948)
Cold WarBerlinSoviet UnionBlockadePost-WarGeopoliticsContainment
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🛡️ North Atlantic Treaty Organization Founded

April 4: The Creation of NATO.⟶
North Atlantic Treaty Organization Founded (1949)
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🕊️ Berlin Blockade Officially Ends

May 12: Berlin Blockade ends.⟶
Berlin Blockade Officially Ends (1949)
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🛡️ Western European Union Founded

October 23: The Western European Union is established.⟶
Western European Union Founded (1954)
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🤝 Central Treaty Organization (CENTO) Established

February 24: Formation of the Central Treaty Organization.⟶
Central Treaty Organization (CENTO) Established (1955)
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