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1. NATO's Korean War Influence

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2. West Germany's NATO Entry Sparked the Warsaw Pact

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3. France's 40-Year NATO Military Support Withdrawal

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4. NATO's First Article 5 Invocation: Post-9/11

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5. Former Warsaw Pact States Join NATO After Cold War

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Unveiling Lesser-Known Facts About NATO

1. NATO's Korean War Influence

2. West Germany's NATO Entry Sparked the Warsaw Pact

3. France's 40-Year NATO Military Support Withdrawal

4. NATO's First Article 5 Invocation: Post-9/11

5. Former Warsaw Pact States Join NATO After Cold War

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