Forging the alliance: NATO 1945-1950

Victory and illusions

1946: Byrnes tries for peace

The long telegram and the Iron Curtain speech

1947: The Truman Doctrine and the Marshall Plan

Bevin takes the initiative

1948: Talks begin

Decision in Germany

The Vandenberg Resolution

"The French are in our hair"

Full speed ahead

1949-1950: Alliance born

The first forty years

Text of the North Atlantic Treaty

The Vandenberg Resolution.