Historical Events tagged with "westberlin"

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Politics & Government

Kennedy's Berlin Speech on NATO Commitment

July 25th, 1961 63 years ago

John F. Kennedy delivered a significant speech emphasizing the United States' commitment to NATO during heightened tensions in Berlin. Addressing a crowd in West Berlin, he asserted that any attack on the city would be viewed as an attack on NATO, thus reinforcing America's solidarity with its allies. This declaration aimed to deter Soviet aggression and reassure West Berliners amid the growing threat of communism.

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