Week in Review: July 3, 2022
NATO
NATO is in the news lately, especially with the announcement that Sweden and Finland have formally been invited to join. How much do you know about the organization?
Why was NATO formed?
Read a brief history of the alliance, including the events that led to its creation.
What is Article 5?
This is considered the heart of NATO. But do you know what the article actually says?
When was the only time Article 5 was invoked?
Once it was determined that this 2001 attack was committed by forces outside the country, the article was invoked.
Why is Finland especially eager to join?
It has been invaded by neighboring Russia before, most recently in 1939.
Who is NATO’s current leader?
The organization is headed by a secretary general who is selected by the member countries and serves a four-year term.
What was the last country to join NATO?
It became a full member in 2020.
"The Unanimous Declaration of the Thirteen United States of America"
On July 4, 1776, after more than a year of war with Great Britain, the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence. Listing “a long train of abuses and usurpations” by the British Crown, the declaration asserted the right of the American colonies to self-governance.
Who Drafted the Declaration of Independence? (Hint: He Died in 1826 on the Fourth of July.)
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Why Do Americans Celebrate Independence Day with Fireworks?
Demystified / World History
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What’s the Story Behind the Star-Spangled Banner?
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