In which year was the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) created?

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) was established in 1949 to promote collective defense among Western nations during the Cold War. Signed in Washington, D.C., the treaty aimed to counter Soviet influence and ensure mutual security. NATO’s formation marked a significant step in international alliances, with its headquarters now in Brussels, Belgium. Options A (1945, post-World War II), C (1955), and D (1960) are incorrect, as NATO was specifically founded in 1949 to address geopolitical tensions.