In the words of NATO’s first secretary-general, the purpose of NATO was to?
A“keep the Soviet Union and Germans out, the Americans in, and the French down”
B“keep the Soviet Union out, the Americans in, and the French down”
C“only keep the Soviet Union out”
D“keep the Soviet Union out, the Americans in, and the Germans down”
Correct answer
D. “keep the Soviet Union out, the Americans in, and the Germans down”
Explanation
In the words of NATO’s first secretary-general, the purpose of NATO was to “keep the Soviet Union out, the Americans in, and the Germans down.” The Soviet delegation was present for the signing of the Warsaw Pact on May 14, 1955.